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W32.Mular.A

Reported: March 29, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Mular.A is a worm that propagates utilizing the eMule file-sharing program exploits.

Technical Name:

W32.Mular.A

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

March 28, 2006

 

 

W32.Mular.A 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. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following subkeys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value:

"EService" = "%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\System\EService\svchost.exe"

 

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.Mular.A 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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