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W32.Gammiy

Reported: March 28, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Gammiy has the capability to penetrate a network and search for network shares and then it will infect executable files.

Technical Name:

W32.Gammiy

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Virus

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

March 28, 2006

 

 

W32.Gammiy 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 repair all the files detected.
4. Modify Registry if applicable:

Navigate to the subkey and set values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Values:
"Shell" = "explorer.exe"
"Userinit" = "%System%\userinit.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and set value:
HKEY_CLASS_ROOT\txtfile\shell\open\command
Value:

"(Default)" = "NOTEPAD.EXE %1"

5. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
***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.


6. In order to make sure that worm W32.Gammiy 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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