Norton detects trojan - removal failed?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by jjmb, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. jjmb

    jjmb Private E-2

    Hi,

    I've never had this before. Norton Anti Virus 14.0.4.1 with updates has detected a trojan. No description, says removal failure, recommended action - no action required, and actions - no actions available for this item. Went to Symantec website, no explanation there, but I did as suggested, turning off system restore, using search, checking registry, and win.ini, system.ini etc. for the file. Could not find it anywhere. The trojan was in a keygen hidden inside another file - last seen in recycle bin. Could find no references to it.

    Checking with other users of the computer, the file had not been opened, just deleted.

    So, while Symantec didn't say what it was and couldn't remove it, is it gone? Have done another scan and nothing shows up.

    Any help for the trojan challenged newbie would be appreciated.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    If it was in the Recycle Bin chances are it was just deleted by emptying the Recycle Bin or using any standard drive cleaning program. If nothing is being detected by Norton now then that particular problem is more than likely gone. However is you wish to be safe and want to verify that your PC is clean, follow the below instructions completely.

    Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide
     
  3. jjmb

    jjmb Private E-2

    Thank you! I followed the steps and didn't find the trojan. However there was alot of spyware/adware that Norton never picked up. Feel much better. Thanks again.
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. As I said, if it was in the Recycle Bin it is more than likely already gone.
     

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