Re: pzpuss0yu virus. Need Help.

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 07/03/05 

Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 10:01:51 -0500

Please consult the experts in the virus removal newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.security.virus

Symantec Security Check
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Antivirus software: Frequently asked questions
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/antivirus.mspx

Install Avast! antivirus program (FREE)
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3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
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Carey Frisch
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"Mac" wrote:
| After my kids had a session on the internet, I have developed the pzpss0yu
| trojan virus.  I installed virus protection afterwards, however, am unable to
| remove this.  There is a file folder in program files named pzpuss0yu that I
| cannot delete, clean or quarantine.  It also appears to duplicate itself
| daily.  I get a message that it is write protected when I try to delete,
| clean, or quarantine.  I get XXX rated pop-ups occassionally.  I think I have
| disabled this however.  I would just like to delete this folder out of
| program files.  Can anyone help????

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