Apparently I downloaded a music zip file from LimeWire and now I have the Alcra worm.
The Windows CMD application no longer works, and the Windows Firewall won't turn on.
What do I do now??? Please help!
2007-03-22 09:04:49 · 7 answers · asked by sheepeshlysheepy 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
W32/Alcra-B disinfection instructions & removal program
http://www.sophos.com/support/disinfection/alcra.html
W32.Alcra.B worm (Removal instructions)
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=104188
2007-03-22 09:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alcra is a very nasty and difficult to remove worm spread by file-sharing programs.
Do not be surprised if ordinary anti-virus solutions such as AVG cannot remove it.
Alcra may require a manual removal. You could try the procedure posted here:
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_stop_and_undo_the_effects_of_the_Alcra_aka_Alcan_Worm-t98929.html
And when using Limewire or any P2P program to download with ,always remember that zipped files are almost never what they say they are!
Good luck.
2007-03-22 10:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The site below has steps for the removal of the Alcra worm; click on the "Recovery" tab and follow the directions.
Good luck!
2007-03-22 09:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, just install AVG. AVG Free is the best anti-virus out there right now. Norton is total junk, uses up a lot of system resources and you have to pay for it. Avast is another free anti-virus, which is still good, but personally I like AVG. You can download AVG from the link below.
2007-03-22 09:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can try this, its free.
Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)
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2007-03-22 09:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
first off....only download..MP3 MUSIC FROM LIMEWIRE
all zip files and exe files are virus related material (or most)
now that u know that
go here and run a free virus scan
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
now go here run a free spyware scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/
now after these 2 scan u should be clean
now here is my next suggestion
go here and here and download and install these 2 programs
http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-download/archives/reg-cleaner4.3.htm
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
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now go here....download this program called regcleaner from worldstart.com...http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-downloa...
after u have it downloaded and installed on desktop...open it up..click i agree...u will then see a new window open...it will list all the software on your pc.....at the top of reg cleaner..select options..registery cleaner..method..automatic....... go to tools..registery cleaner..do them all...it will then start to scan..when it is finished..u will see the list of software again..close reg cleaner..u are finished with it...u just cleaned your registery........now go here..download this..it is called ccleaner.....http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.h...
now to use this..once it is installed to the desktop..open it up..click analyze...after it has finished analyzing..click run cleaner...repeat this process 3 times...next..on the left hand side of ccleaner u will see issues..click that..then click scan for issues
after it has finished scanning for issues..click fix issues...all issues..no back up..close...run this process untilthere are no issues..then close ccleaner...now my last suggestion...secure your pc
comodo firewall
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
active shield antivirus
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
superantispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
windows defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
use real time protection with windows defender
now go here and download spyware blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
once it is installed..select option that says ...enable all protection..ur done
i know i added extra to removing virus..but if u use these programs...it will be very difficult for u to become infected again....unless of course u download a virus your own self
but if that happens...u now know the procedure to remove most threats
2007-03-22 10:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by a_honky_with_skillz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can scan and repair your computer online @ trend micro thay are very good and reliable and up-to-date,
I had very good results with it + its free, so it will not heart giving it a try
follow this link
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
or go to the home page http://www.trendmicro.com/en/home
and follow steps to free online scan.
2007-03-22 09:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by J B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋