[UPX] file removal

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by cloud9925, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. cloud9925

    cloud9925 Private E-2

    I originally had the ggf.exe coming up messing with my computer. I have installed avast and ran that things appeared to be working fine and dandy however when I restarted my computer I noticed avast picked up a few library files...file names are not totally correct as I am at my work computer right now which I know I know is a no no but here is the vast majority...

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\pyo(forget the rest of this name).dll\[UPX]
    the other one is similar however different name in the "pyo"section above.

    These UPX files as I understand are a symantec issue where I had symantec at one point in time but no longer have it as my license lapsed and figured was useless without up to date definitions. Anyhow these are the only two trojans that avast is picking up. Avast won't allow me to delete them and I can not find these on my computer when searching. I have attempted to go into safe mode and that fails I can not even find these in registry when doing a search which I am not even sure that is where UPX files are located. Now if I can find these files can I delete them or would it be wise...if I can not find these files what are my options or what can anyone suggest?

    Thanks for your help in advanced as this is a bugger of a bug.
     
  2. cloud9925

    cloud9925 Private E-2

    adding to message below...I guess UPX files are compressed .exe files so that you can have multiple executables or something to that effect either way I want these things gone if at all possible when I get home I will get the direct locations but honestly my best efforts have failed to find these [UPX] files on my computer any suggestions would be great.
     
  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    UPX is simply just a compression method and it can be used on any file.

    If the files you are looking for are hidden/system type files, you must make sure you have done what is in the below or you will not see them:

    How to view hidden, system files & folders!

    After following the directions in the above for your Windows version, can you now see the files?

    NOTE: Most PCs that have had the infection with the ggf.exe file, also have other infections. You should consider running ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support
     

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