I think my computer has with a virus.?

Question

I did a full scan with bitdefender and also avg free edition, both scans said no virus were found. but i still keep getting a pop up saying bit defender blocked this virus.

virus is called Win32.worm.im.sohanat.c
This only appeared this morning,now computer seems slow to do anything
what else can I do

It says the file name is

c:\£VAULT£.AVG|04136828FIL

except change the £ signs to a dollar one [my keyboard doesnt have them]

The virus is exactly
Win32.Worm.IM.Sohanat.C

Answer 1

"I did a full scan with bitdefender and also avg free edition"

Does this mean you have more than one anti-virus installed on your PC? If so, its entirely possible that bitdefender is detecting the "signature" files from the AVG's definition base, However the file path you have listed there;"c:\£VAULT£.AVG|04136828FIL"
would indicate that this is a virus that has been quarantined by AVG, and placed in the"vault" ( a "secure" holding area for infected files)
Try emptying the vault from AVG control center, as this is a "protected" storage area, and should not be readily accessible to other programs.

If you are running, more than one anti-virus, you will want to uninstall one of them. Running more than one anti-virus program can certainly cause system instability & false positives.

Answer 2

i had a win 32 prob a few months ago. But it just seemed to disappear? Get another anti virus program. If you buy one it has to be better than downloading a free one.

If all else fails I'm afraid you will have to format your hard drive. Save only the important things to a disk. Because you don't know where the virus is hidden. I hope you have a copy of windows.

I have had to do this twice in the past. Its a bit of a pain but it works.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

Sohanat.U is a worm that disables several tools, such as the Task Manager and the Windows Registry Editor, and modifies several items, such as the Internet Explorer Start page and the website that the user views when Yahoo Messenger is accessed. (Sohanat.c will not differ a lot from this one).

To remove it, take this online virusscan. It will detect it, and can remove it for your from your pc. http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/

When it did not solve your problem, try to use the windows recover function within WinXP. It sets your system back to a date, when your was functioning properly.

Answer 4

Its probably a trojan so you need anti spyware to get rid of it, not an anti virus.

You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.

And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

Remember to update your security programs and scan at least once a week.

Answer 5

Here's a list of free virus removal tools. http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html

Answer 6

go to windows downloads and type a search for KB890830-V1.22 it a win 32 scanner for Trojans and others when you download click the save button if you click run it will just do it once.save it to desk top its handy.

Answer 7

hey-when u get Pop-up..That means a Suspected or thing Unusual Enter ur Pc....So i hv 2 close this Page...so i advice u 2 use this Fantastique Programme..i tried it alot..its NOD32 AntiVirus..Better than Norton
and this thelink if u want 2 download it:
http://u4.eset.com/eval/win/v2/nentenst.exe

Answer 8

Bamma say could you please spell the virus "exactly". Bamma help you. Bamma search high Bamma search low. Bamma find no reference to your virus on the net. Bamma say maybe it new bug. Bamma say he don't know how to fix it. Bamma say wish you luck. Bamma say bummer dude. Bamma say turn puter off for a week til they find fix. Bamma don't know.
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Bamma say is that AVG file? Bamma say it just quarantine? Bamma say he find similar virus. Bamma say has O at the end instead of C. Bamma have to go now. Bamma say could take hours. Bamma otta know.

Answer 9

try to get an ad-ware removal personal from http://www.lavasoft.com , it's a good software for spy ware, it may find what you are having problem with

Answer 10

ooo this one can be a ***** to get rid of.
Easiest way is system resore.

Start
All Programs
Accessories
System Tools
System Restore.