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W32.Spybot.Worm

Updated: October 11, 2005

 

 

Description:

W32.Spybot.Worm is name given family of worms that propagates with Kazaa file-sharing network and mIRC. It can also spread to computers that are infected by common back door Trojan horses.

Common Process:

Microsoft Update - wuamgrd.exe
Microsoft Macro Protection Subsystem - bling.exe
 

Technical Name:

W32.Spybot.Worm

Worm.P2P.SpyBot.gen  W32/Spybot-Fam  W32/Spybot.worm.gen  WORM_SPYBOT.GEN  Win32.Spybot.gen

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

April 16, 2003

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W32.Spybot.Worm removal procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.

 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Download Panda Titanium AntiVirus 2006 + AntiSpyware and save it a desired location.

2. Browse where the file was saved and double click to install it.

3. After installation, connect to internet and download all necessary updates.

4. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
5. Reboot your computer in SafeMode With Networking [how to]

6. Run Panda Titanium and do a thorough scan. Delete all infected files.

7. Delete any zero-byte files in the Startup folder. (Start > Programs > Startup)
8. Re-enable the Shared Access service (Windows 2000/XP only) [how to]


9. In order to make sure that W32.Spybot.Worm is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

 

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