I have got the dluca virus on my computer and it over-rode my modem. I can't dial online. So how can I remove the virus myself without takine it to a professional?
2007-02-08 04:30:00 · 4 answers · asked by Firebelly 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Removal instructions at http://www.spywaredb.com/remove-dluca/
2007-02-08 04:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downloader.Dluca is a downloader Trojan Horse that sends information about your computer to a specific Web site and creates a shortcut on your Windows desktop.This is also a type of spyware
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-081913-4208-99&tabid=2
(1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html
Spybot Search & Destroy v1.4 Install Tutorial
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html
Ps:- Always check the rogue list(link below) before downloading any antispyware software.If the software you are downloading is on this list then it is spyware itself
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
(2) Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
When your computer is free of viruses and spyware
(1a) Install and use firefox while browsing
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
(1b) Install a good firewall
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/Links.html#Firewalls
1c) Update your windows
http://www.security.au.edu/w_update.html
2) Install and run spywareblaster
# Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
# Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
# Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
2007-02-08 12:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-08 13:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by Neo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Mcafee avert stinger, its a free download at downloads.com ive found it to be quite useful, and just follow the directions, it deletes the infection atomatic, you have to set it to delete or fix its your choice, Good Luck.
2007-02-08 12:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by terryodell42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋