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W97M.Antiprod

Reported: March 18, 2006

 

 

Description:

W97M.Antiprod is a macro virus that lowers security settings. The virus is triggered when an infected document is opened.

Technical Name:

W97M.Antiprod

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Virus

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

March 17, 2006

 

 

W97M.Antiprod 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. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.
4. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to the subkeys and delete value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\9.0\Word\Security
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Word\Security
Value:
"Level" = "0x00000001"

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Word\Security
Value:
"AccessVBOM" = "0x00000001"
 

***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.
 

5. In order to make sure that W97M.Antiprod 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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