Date:         Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:49:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Calling all V-gon List Computer Guru's
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> John, I suggest using System Restore to get your system back to a
> working state. This presumes you are using some flavor of Windows
> XP...


There are a few problems with using system restore if John is dealing
with a new`ish worm. Most of them get into the system restore files
and trash those as well (or they will un-restore a system if you run
the system restore on them) which is why I would recommend as a first
step, killing the system restore.

John, if you are serious about disinfecting your computer without
wipe/reinstalling.
1) backup your data!

2) disable the system restore and delete it completely.

3) get the latest in anti-virus utilities (such as going online to
http://housecall.trendmicro.com and using their scanner) and
thoroughly scan your system.

4) when you find what worm/virus/bug/moth/etc is invading your system,
go to http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/security_response/removaltools.jsp
or search for the specific removal tool on google or other search.

5) run the tool and follow all instructions about deleting/modifying
files/registry keys/etc.

6) if you want system restore (i advise against it), turn it back on.

7) install a security suite

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OR :D
1) backup your data!

2) wipe/reinstall O:-)

3) install a security suite

as you can see by my extremely biased opinion on the issue, it is
almost always better to wipe/reinstall :D (I wipe my desktop computer
once a year and defragment the drives once a month to keep it running
well)

Sudhir(BOFH)