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Introduction
This guide will show you how to find and remove virus infections,
and then protect yourself for free, from further attacks. A virus program
is protection, not always the cure, sometimes the removal of a virus,
using a virus program can cause boot, internet, program, etc etc
problems. So read and follow the guide carefully. Remember this is a
guide, and if you wish to have something added, then feel free to email me
at [email protected].
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Part 1
Go
to the website www.sarc.com, this site
is run by Symantec, the creators of Norton Antivirus.
Or
if you are using our free site toolbar (Techbar)
then click on the virus detection link below "SUPPORT".
Click here to download the free IE Toolbar addon.
Now scroll down the page
until you find a picture which says "CHECK FOR SECURITY RISKS",
click on the icon.
Now click on
"START" below "VIRUS DETECTION".
A new page will pop up
along with a security warning. Click "YES" to continue.
The virus software will
now download, you will get another security warning, click "YES"
to continue.
The virus scan will
begin. Let it run and go get a cup of tea, a tin of beer or a nice wine.
Of course if you are under the legal age, then get a soft drink.
OH NO, a virus has been
found. Don't worry, just wait until the scan is finished.
An infection is found. As
noted is picture below. The virus is a "W32.Maya", as
stated in the program results. You also get the location. Unfortunately we
only put this virus on the computer for testing purposes, and infection
would be a lot more widespread. So take not of the virus name and proceed
to the next step.
Now return to the www.sarc.com
main page
Click on "EXPANDED
THREAT LIST AND VIRUS ENCYCLOPEDIA".
Now either search for the file name, are
example being "W32.MAYA"
The virus is listed click on link for
removal instructions.
There is no additional information, this
is unusual, but usually means that a virus program will repair, or delete
it with no problems. So download a virus program, update it and do a full
system scan.
You may find that there
is a virus removal tool. Check out this location :
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html
If so download the
removal tool and it will get rid of the virus for you. The information
page on the virus will tell you if a removal tool is available.
Some viruses will have to
be manually removed. Renaming and deleting files are common in this
procedure. Working in the registry may also be required, remember to
backup the registry up before doing anything, as changes can not be
reversed.
How to Backup and
Restore Registry
To open the registry
editor, click on "START" then "RUN" and
type "REGEDIT". then click on "FILE" and
then "EXPORT", give the registry backup a name, and note
where you save it to. If something goes wrong, you can import the backup
file, by clicking "FILE" and "IMPORT",
find the file you backed up and click "OK". The registry
will be restored to its previous settings.
A good example, of all
procedures can be found with the "W32.KLEZ.E@mm" virus. View
page by clicking below:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]
This virus has registry
settings, and a removal tool. Best just running the removal tool. Then
download , update and run a virus scanner.
Free Virus Software
AVG antivirus - Click
here for website - Free software and free monthly updates.
Bit Defender - Click
here for access - an online checker and removal tool
Conclusion
Remember virus knowledge
is important before you attempt to remove. So find out the virus name and
read up on removal instructions before you do anything. The
"W32.KLEZ.E@mm" virus, if just deleted, will leave your computer
with no working programs. Click on a file and you will get "MISSING
SHORTCUT" errors. This is because of the registry settings. This is
just one example, but believe me there are many more. Knowledge of your
problem is the only way to resolve it.
Mark
[email protected]
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