Re: Malware in Windows XP



zhj23 wrote:
Thanks for the info.

I have deleted the file. But still coming back on every reboot. Pls let me know how to remove it from "Windows StartUp"? Thanks.

It is really driving me crazy.

Read through the information I already gave you. In addition, it may be that the file is not malicious at all but is connected with some legitimate program/driver/process that you have installed. Only you know what you have installed. Once you have determined that your computer is virus/malware-free by going through the scanning processes already given you, you can manage your Windows startup as follows:

Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560


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