The term "worm elimination update" is ringing alarm bells. There has recently been an email being sent by malicious parties claiming that they have detected that your system contains a worm or virus and that you should install the software attached to the email. The attachment is in fact a trojan which will allow others (presumably the ones behind the bogus "update" email) to take over your computer.
Never, ever, ever run anything, or open any attachment, that is sent to you by any source that you do not absolutely know and trust. And even then, if it is not something you specifically requested, don't touch it until you check with the person who sent it and find out what it is.
2006-10-26 04:08:04
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answered by Newton K 3
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If you are talking about an AntiVirus program then you can download very good free programs here. You have your choice but I recommend AVG or AVAST.
http://www.filehippo.com/
If you suspect you have an infections then you should run the program using this procedure. Many Virus and Spyware programs hide part in areas that cannot be scanned in normal mode. They then reinfect as soon as you are done scanning. This procedure disconnects you from the internet and opens all areas for scan and removal.
VIRUS REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS XP
Removing infections from your computer is never as easy as aquiring them. Malware infections are not meant to be removed, so, it takes TIME and PATIENCE to get rid of them. ONLY RESORT TO A REFORMAT AFTER ALL ELSE FAILS TO REMOVE THE INFECTION.
This procedure works for all Malware. Use any AntiVirus or AntiSpy program you choose.
UPDATE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM.
TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.
3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.
IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.
EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:
1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.
RESTART IN SAFE MODE:
To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."
Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.
START THE SCAN WITH YOUR ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM.
When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. DON'T FORGET TO RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.
NEW RESTORE POINT.
The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.
HERE'S HOW:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.
3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.
4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.
TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.
3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.
4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.
5. Click OK.
NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.
ADDITION INFORMATION ABOUT TROJANS:
There are Trojans that fall into the Smitfraud family. These require the use of a specialized program for removal. Here are two sites that specialize in removing these:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/rog...
http://siri.urz.free.fr/fix/smitfraudfix...
2006-10-26 03:56:47
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answered by Anonymous
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only thing you will do by opening that email is to install the exact thing you are trying to stop.dont click on the attachment in it,and if you have already done so then go to web site spyware terminator and down load it for free and get rid of the worm you just put on your pc.then use it to protect pc in future.it is great free program.
2006-10-26 04:10:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Don't!! That e-mail contains a virus! NEVER install updates received via e-mail! Legitimate updates are NEVER sent via e-mail!
2006-10-26 03:54:30
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answered by Bostonian In MO 7
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"Please deploy updates for computer virus removal and your computing gadget restoring." What species of English is that? yet once you're frightened do a type Micro housecall to be on the risk-free facet
2016-12-28 05:25:39
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answered by ? 3
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