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From: Lynwood Page on 21 Dec 2007 12:46 My virus protection software is telling me that I have a virus file at \windows\system32\avmete.dll. The virus protection software will not remove it and I can not remove it even when I boot to safe mode. The error message just says that it can not be deleted. I am running Windows XP/SP1. Can anyone point me in the right direction for how to get this virus file deleted ? Many thanks.
From: Milo (MSPSS) on 21 Dec 2007 13:31 Mind if i ask what does your anti-virus named it to be? It smells and sound like variant of vundo infection or similar since it uses BHO As an option for a direct assistance you can call in 866 727 2338 if you are in the US/CANADA thats a Microsoft Security Free Support and Toll Free Assistance. Thanks "Lynwood Page" <lvpage(a)nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:476bfc11$0$2366$4c368faf(a)roadrunner.com... > My virus protection software is telling me that I have a virus file at > \windows\system32\avmete.dll. The virus protection software will not > remove > it and I can not remove it even when I boot to safe mode. The error > message > just says that it can not be deleted. I am running Windows XP/SP1. Can > anyone point me in the right direction for how to get this virus file > deleted ? Many thanks. > > > >
From: Kayman on 21 Dec 2007 19:41 On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:46:20 -0500, Lynwood Page wrote: > My virus protection software is telling me that I have a virus file at > \windows\system32\avmete.dll. The virus protection software will not remove > it and I can not remove it even when I boot to safe mode. The error message > just says that it can not be deleted. I am running Windows XP/SP1. Can > anyone point me in the right direction for how to get this virus file > deleted ? Many thanks. "The only way to clean a compromised system is to flatten and rebuild. That�s right. If you have a system that has been completely compromised, the only thing you can do is to flatten the system (reformat the system disk) and rebuild it from scratch (re-install Windows and your applications)..." http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/secmgmt/sm0504.mspx If reformatting is not an option for you then download David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL: http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/sicherheit/35905/multi_av_scanning_tool.html The web site is in German but the MULTI_AV scanning tool is in English. Anyway, go down to near of the bottom of the page and you'll see a box titled "Infos Zum Download - Multi-AV Scanning Tool". You'll see: Download von www pctipp.ch and the link to download: >> Multi_AV Scanning Tool 5.01 (679.88KB) - Once you've clicked this link, it will bring to: http://www.pctipp.ch/index.cfm?pid=1411&pk=28470. You will have to wait for a few seconds or so and the 'Download file' window should appear - just follow the prompts to download Multi_AV.exe If however the 'Download file' window does not appear don't panic, don't click, don't do anything, just look for: Der Download started in wenigen Sekunden automatisch. Fall nicht, klicken Sie bitte -hier-. Translated to English: The download process is going to start in a few seconds. If not, click -here-. This should be pretty self-explanatory. Additional Instructions: http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm Ignore the links displayed within this site as they are not valid anymore and have not yet been updated to current status. Still no luck? Go to: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware Also: "Your computer is not up to date with the latest version of Windows XP. Upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) today to help keep your computer secure (it's free!)." http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx (do the upgrade to SP2 only after your OS is clean) Suggested New Year resolution: 1. For day-to-day work/browsing operate as a 'normal' user i.e. utilize the Limited User Account (LUA) and use the Administrator Account (AC) only when absolutely necessary. 2. Secure, tighten up your Operating System (OS). 3. Keep your OS and all software on it updated/patched. 4. Reconsider using IE and OE. 5. Don't expose Services to public networks. 6. Use the in-build firewall and if applicable use a router. 7. Do not to use TCP/IP as transport protocol for NetBIOS, SMB and RPC and leave TCP/UDP ports 135, 137-139 and 445 closed. 8. Routinely practice Safe-Hex. 9. Routinely backup your data. 10.Familiarize yourself with 'flatten' and rebuild your OS. 11.Review your installed 3rd party software applications; Remove clutter. Detailed elaborations pertinent to the above mentioned points can be provided. Read, comprehend and implement. Good luck :) -- Security is a process not a product. (Bruce Schneier)
From: Lynwood Page on 21 Dec 2007 20:44 My virus protection software is CA Anti-Virus. It says this: avmete.dll Infection Win32/Kvol!generic Trojan "Milo (MSPSS)" <V-4jpaca(a)mssupport.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:83D789D7-3E5E-48D0-8B57-3593BC131314(a)microsoft.com... > Mind if i ask what does your anti-virus named it to be? It smells and sound > like variant of vundo infection or similar since it uses BHO > > As an option for a direct assistance you can call in 866 727 2338 if you are > in the US/CANADA > thats a Microsoft Security Free Support and Toll Free Assistance. > > Thanks > > "Lynwood Page" <lvpage(a)nc.rr.com> wrote in message > news:476bfc11$0$2366$4c368faf(a)roadrunner.com... > > My virus protection software is telling me that I have a virus file at > > \windows\system32\avmete.dll. The virus protection software will not > > remove > > it and I can not remove it even when I boot to safe mode. The error > > message > > just says that it can not be deleted. I am running Windows XP/SP1. Can > > anyone point me in the right direction for how to get this virus file > > deleted ? Many thanks. > > > > > > > > >
From: Singapore Web Design on 22 Dec 2007 13:17
Hello, Try performing a spyware scan by downloading and running SuperAntispyware from here http://www.superantispyware.com (the free HOME edition is sufficient for the current problem) -- Singapore Web Design http://www.bootstrike.com/Webdesign/ Singapore Web Hosting http://www.bootstrike.com/WinXP/faq.html Windows XP FAQ "Lynwood Page" <lvpage(a)nc.rr.com> wrote in message news:476bfc11$0$2366$4c368faf(a)roadrunner.com... > My virus protection software is telling me that I have a virus file at > \windows\system32\avmete.dll. The virus protection software will not > remove > it and I can not remove it even when I boot to safe mode. The error > message > just says that it can not be deleted. I am running Windows XP/SP1. Can > anyone point me in the right direction for how to get this virus file > deleted ? Many thanks. > > > > |