[Ham-Computers] Need help with Vundo

[Brian K. Gaskamp]

Jeff I tried that and it didn't fix it, that's why I came to this list for a 
answer.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jeff" <jeffv at op.net>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Need help with Vundo


> Brian K. Gaskamp wrote:
>> Ok list members I'm coming to you guys for help.
>> I have been battling Vundo for over a week now and nothing is solving the 
>> problem.
>
> I'm not familiar with it but what I do is to visit symantec or one of the 
> other antivirus sites.  Usually they'll have the bugger listed and 
> sometimes they'll have a removal tool.  In addition, they'll have manual 
> removal instructions.  They're for anyone - not difficult to understand 
> and step-by-step.  Give that a shot.
>
>
>> I have ran Spybot, Adaware, and AVG and nothing gets rid of the critter.
>> I even ran the Symantec supposed fix and that slowed it down a bit but 
>> didn't cure it.
>
> there are quite a few vendors who have online detection programs too, 
> where they'll scan your pc for you.
>
>
>>
>> One question I do have when I did run AVG, I get a message saying.
>> "Do you want to force the threat removal"
>> Forced removal can cause system unstability or even crash.
>
> if whatever it is happens to be deeply entrenched, it's possible.
>
>
>> Can someone give some good suggestions or opinions on what will removal 
>> this dude once and for all.
>
> if it's malware, don't use Internet Explorer - use Firefox or Opera. Keep 
> the safety ratcheted all the way up on whatever you use.  Don't use Flash 
> or javascript.
>
> I use Windows rarely so I don't see this stuff.  When I did, I practiced 
> borderline paranoid web safety :)   Stopped using Ad-Aware because there 
> was nothing for it to catch.
>
>
>
>
> Be safe and good luck.
>
>
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