a worm in my windows temp file

Discussion in 'Software' started by tony, Feb 15, 2003.

  1. tony

    tony Private E-2

    I have downloaded the software that detects the worm in the c drive, however, i do know it came from the email. I now have antivirus software that checks the email now! But, how do i know if the worm is removed and is there freeware available to take this out?

    tony
     
  2. tony

    tony Private E-2

    forgot to add

    the worm is apparently in the windows\temp\dwplby.plf
    file. or the klez 32 something
     
  3. Deb

    Deb Private E-2

    temp files

    Anything in your temp files can be deleted. Also empty your recycle bin.
     
  4. Deb

    Deb Private E-2

    Look at the software post from the green-newbie for lists of freeware.
     
  5. goldfish

    goldfish Lt. Sushi.DC

    Ok.
    Klez is a very nasty virus, i suggest you get a removal tool before you go any further, if your antivirus cant handle it by itself. you probably can just delete it, but here is a link to a good cleaner if its protected or somthing:
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/article.php?sid=1287&cat=12
    heres the klez removal tool (free)
    http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.klez.removal.tool.html
    And the actual executable itself:
    http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixKlez.com.
     
  6. jxrry59

    jxrry59 Private E-2

    disable sys restore

    When you follow the directions make sure you disable system restore and reboot which flushes out the restore files which are probably contaminated depending on how fast you caught it-I skipped this step and klez can mess up some important files.
     
  7. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Is that not the virus that disables your anti virus? You may need to boot from your antivirus cd and try cleaning from there, if all else fails.
     

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