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Symantec offers a free MyDoom removal tool

Symantec Security Response - W32.Novarg.A@mm Removal Tool

Symantec Security Response has developed a removal tool to clean W32.Novarg.A@mm (aka MyDoom) infections.

What the tool does

The W32.Novarg.A@mm Removal Tool does the following:

  • Terminates the W32.Novarg.A@mm viral processes.
  • Terminates the viral thread running under Explorer.exe.
  • Deletes the W32.Novarg.A@mm files.
  • Deletes the registry values added by the worm.

If you're running Windows XP (or Me), pay special attention to the instructions. You must temporarily turn off the System Restore function to properly scan and clear you rmachine of this nasty bug.


Published Wednesday, January 28, 2004 5:41 AM by marc

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