how can i delete this backdoor trojan u.exe (as identified by AVG) that seems to leave an autorun file..?

Question

this annoying spyware leaves an autorun file (autorun.inf) in my flash drive... AVG Anti Spyware failed to fix this even if it identified the trojan while McAfee and Kaspersky failed to detect this crap...

Answer 1

Sorry avg, mcafee, and kaspersky are not doing the job, which is expected.

This is not a problem at all. Here's what you need to do.

1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, superantispyware, avast, panda, kaspersky, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.

2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is Elite software. It blocks over 177,500 threats. No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.

3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.

4th, (Optional) I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.

5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail or IM. I guarenDAMNtee my answers and will help you in person from IM if needed.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Malware may still be lurking in your system restore volumes so it would be in your best interests to disable system restore, reboot then re-enable system restore when you log back on. What this does is protects you from reloading the malware should you ever need to do a system restore.



Many anti-virus products cannot remove viruses from system restore thus the reason for clearing out possible infected points. For reference to this, see the link below:



Problems with System Restore



There are some problems associated with System Restore when it comes to viruses. When restore points are created they are stored in a directory that is accessible only to the System account and not to a user. This keeps the restore points safe from misuse and tampering. Unfortunately this also means that any virus scan software you may have installed can not scan the files located there as well. This causes a problem if a file that is infected with a virus gets backed up into a restore point because now the anti-virus software can not clean it. Now if you ever restore from a restore point, that file that is infected will be introduced back into your system.



http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial56.html#problems

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If clearing system restore doesn't work, try downloading and running these products in safe mode.



SuperAntispyware

http://superantispyware.com/

Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

AVG AntiSpyware

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5

Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

Answer 4

Yes you can safely remove these files are all of them are bad. Most of them are in the TEMP and Recycler folder. No system file is detected in the scan. --> C:\WINDOWS\system\iexplorer.exe is not the system related. You may feel that it's related to the Internet Explorer but it's not. The original name of IE file is "iexplore.exe". Also, No Single security application can prevent your PC from intrusion/getting infection. I recommend you to use combination of 2 or more such applications and use a good firewall too.