[pchelpers] Re: i have a virus

I followed the instructions on the Symantac site after Norton's quarintined
the two infected files. ie: kernel32.exe and kdll.dll

Now back in normal mode I have a file named kernel32.dll  but no file named
kdll.dll
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STRANGE THING....  Yesterday I installed the Norton Software {right after I
realized I had a virus}.  It ran with my XP just fine even though I got the
"not compatable " window in the middle of the install.  Today Norton's will
not run.  I even re-installed it.  It will not run anymore.
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AVG is not giving away their software until tommorrow (Dec. 1st)  so I am
without protection again today.
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I deserved to get the virus. I had 4 of the common warning signs and I
ignored them all.

1) the email was from a stranger and contained an attachment.
2) there was no text in the e-mail. & no explaination of what the attachment
was.
3) the attachment had a double extension -- .doc.scr
4) alot of viruses use the .scr extension.

I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I OPENED THE ATTACHMENT!

73 & Agape, J. Setcer

p.s.  Thanks everyone for your advice and assistance in killing the bug.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel" <npl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 9:39 PM
Subject: [pchelpers] Re: i have a virus


>
> This virus is very easy to remove - go to symantec site and read about it.
> You have to have the latest norton definition file, boot in safe mode, run
> the virus checker to remove the infected files then edit your registry.
>
> The instructions are slightly different for Win2k and NT (and I suppose,
for
> XP as well).
>
> This virus was discovered last saturday and the norton definition file was
> available last monday - I know, we had to remove it a couple of times at
> work.
>
> There is also an update available for those of you who use AVG.
>
> NOTE:  This virus is nasty in that it is one of those that you don't even
> have top open the email to get it.
>
> I check both norton and avg for new definition files every monday and, so
> far, have not had a virus.  Every time someone sends me one, either norton
> or avg alerts me (depends which computer I'm using).
>
> Have a nice time cleaning it out
> Nigel

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