Question:
trojan.vundo virus, please help as soon as possible?
meju
2007-06-08 19:12:18 UTC
i have norton antivirus and it keeps giving me pop ups saying that there is a high risk virus called trojan.vundo and even when i try to repair the problem by scanning the pop ups still keep coming. there's also a screen that says that it was unable to get into the file. does anybody know anything about this and how to fix it. please help!
Twelve answers:
anonymous
2007-06-09 03:26:25 UTC
For your PC to be OK, you have to protect it from viruses and hackers!

The virus is a small program that attach itself to other files from your computer and can harm your computer, by restarting it, freezing it or even by deleting your files or stealing your personal information.

To keep your computer safe from viruses you have to use an anti-virus program, like Norton, AVG, Kaspersky, Avast, Antivir, McAfee, Bit Defender. Some are free and others have trial versions.

Here you have some links to download the free versions of some of the best anti-virus programs, as well as other security tools:

http://www.kiete.com/download/security/index.html
RedKnight_moi
2007-06-08 19:17:01 UTC
Try Trend House call on their website see if it takes care of it. (www.antivirus.com) Also, try and restart in safe mode (press F8 while booting into windows, you will get a menu, select safe mode) and run a full scan there. The file may be in use with windows running normally, safe mode may not launch the program and therefore allow you to clean/delete it. There are a lot of viruses require safe mode to be fully removed.



You can also check Norton's website they may have manual removal instructions.
Marriedtothearmy 2
2007-06-08 19:16:03 UTC
My other computer has the same problem...I even downloaded the removal tool. Here is the link. Good luck!



P.S.>>>So I had to say this...I am so happy to see such a response from people that really want to help. It is a shame for these brilliant people to waste their time creating things that are malicious and out to harm other peoples property. Just think if they put it to some good use! Thumbs up to all that responded to help this girl!
anonymous
2007-06-09 01:11:39 UTC
Virus/trojan - is a program written to alter the way a computer operates, without the permission or knowledge of the user, it hides in other program files. It replicates itself and executes.To know more about how viruses attaches itself to computers and to learn how to combat them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/combatproblems
anonymous
2007-06-08 19:27:49 UTC
How to Remove WinFixer / Virtumonde / Msevents / Trojan.vundo.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html

Tools needed for this fix:

* Vundo Fix

* VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)



Malware Removal: Virtumundo

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal:_Virtumundo

This procedure is to remove Adware-Virtumundo (Vundo).Winfixer /WinAntiSpyware / WinAntiVirus and Adware-Virtumundo are not one and the same. Persistent WinAntiSpyware or WinAntiVirus popups which pester the user to purchase the program, are indicative of Adware-Virtumundo or a Vundo infection, for short, but it is also possible to have the program Winfixer program and its successors installed without Vundo accompanying it.
tylor
2016-11-10 02:03:26 UTC
AntiVir PE classic is what I downloaded. It facilitates plenty. that is loose, scans your laptop, and deletes them away. It additionally works at an identical time as you artwork or do regardless of on your laptop, and it even advancements itself often times. I downloaded 2 different loose issues virus protection : Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware loose version. they are all very sturdy.
Crys
2007-06-08 19:16:48 UTC
Have you tried deleting the files in your internet history? That usually takes care of it for me. If you're using Explorer, go to Tools, then Internet Options, and click to delete internet files, and if it asks to delete offline content, say yes.



If that doesn't work, do a file search for the virus, find out where it's located, and try deleting that file directly.
Joe V
2007-06-08 19:15:27 UTC
okay an easy way to get rid of it is get the new yahoo toolbar and scan with yahoo! antispy, and delete the darn program from there. i would give you detailed instructions for an alternative way but i've been saying it to other people too much.
anonymous
2007-06-08 19:41:19 UTC
VundoFix.exe is a specialized removal tool developed to remove Vundo (aka Virtumonde) infections.

VundoFix removal tool is here:

http://www.atribune.org/content/view/24/2/

It's free.
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2007-06-08 19:15:31 UTC
Y2K viruses r very dangerous... in order to cure em u need anti trojan , or trojan remover or just simply re install ur O.P
Michael C
2007-06-08 20:26:27 UTC
download the removal tool

from symantec.

I would use McAfee, but currently they are updating their data base so you can't download anything

use this : http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-112111-3912-99
cubsfreak2001
2007-06-08 19:16:28 UTC
Download this removal tool and use it according to the instructions should work...



SUMMARY Discovered: November 20, 2004

Updated: November 30, 2005 12:00:00 AM

Type: Removal Information



This tool is designed to remove the infections of the following threats:





Trojan.Vundo

Trojan.Vundo.B



Important:

If you are on a network or have a full-time connection to the Internet, such as a DSL or cable modem, disconnect the computer from the network and Internet. Disable or password-protect file sharing, or set the shared files to Read Only, before reconnecting the computers to the network or to the Internet. Because this worm spreads by using shared folders on networked computers, to ensure that the worm does not reinfect the computer after it has been removed, Symantec suggests sharing with Read Only access or by using password protection.



For instructions on how to do this, refer to your Windows documentation, or the document: How to configure shared Windows folders for maximum network protection.



If you are removing an infection from a network, first make sure that all the shares are disabled or set to Read Only.

This tool is not designed to run on Novell NetWare servers. To remove this threat from a NetWare server, first make sure that you have the current virus definitions, and then run a full system scan with the Symantec antivirus product.





How to download and run the tool



Important: You must have administrative rights to run this tool on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.



Note for network administrators: If you are running MS Exchange 2000 Server, we recommend that you exclude the M drive from the scan by running the tool from a command line, with the Exclude switch. For more information, read the Microsoft knowledge base article: XADM: Do Not Back Up or Scan Exchange 2000 Drive M (Article 298924).



Follow these steps to download and run the tool:

Download the FixVundo.exe file from: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixVundo.exe

Save the file to a convenient location, such as your Windows desktop.

Optional: To check the authenticity of the digital signature, refer to the "Digital signature" section later in this writeup.



Note: If you are sure that you are downloading this tool from the Security Response Web site, you can skip this step. If you are not sure, or are a network administrator and need to authenticate the files before deployment, follow the steps in the "Digital signature" section before proceeding with step 4.



Close all the running programs.

If you are on a network or if you have a full-time connection to the Internet, disconnect the computer from the network and the Internet.

If you are running Windows Me or XP, turn off System Restore. For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:

How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore

How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore





Locate the file that you just downloaded.

Double-click the FixVundo.exe file to start the removal tool.

Click Start to begin the process, and then allow the tool to run.



NOTE: If you have any problems when you run the tool, or it does nor appear to remove the threat, restart the computer in Safe mode and run the tool again.



Restart the computer.

Run the removal tool again to ensure that the system is clean.

If you are running Windows Me/XP, then reenable System Restore.

If you are on a network or if you have a full-time connection to the Internet, reconnect the computer to the network or to the Internet connection.

Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you are using the most current virus definitions.



When the tool has finished running, you will see a message indicating whether the threat has infected the computer. The tool displays results similar to the following:

Total number of the scanned files

Number of deleted files

Number of repaired files

Number of terminated viral processes

Number of fixed registry entries



What the tool does



The Removal Tool does the following:

Terminates the associated processes

Deletes the associated files

Deletes the registry values added by the threat





Switches



The following switches are designed for use by network administrators:

Switch Description

/HELP, /H, /? Displays the help message.

/NOFIXREG Disables the registry repair (We do not recommend using this switch).

/SILENT, /S Enables the silent mode.

/LOG=[PATH NAME] Creates a log file where [PATH NAME] is the location in which to store the tool's output. By default, this switch creates the log file, FixVundo.log, in the same folder from which the removal tool was executed.

/MAPPED Scans the mapped network drives. (We do not recommend using this switch. See the following Note.)

/START Forces the tool to immediately start scanning.

/EXCLUDE=[PATH] Excludes the specified [PATH] from scanning. (We do not recommend using this switch. See the following Note.)

/NOFILESCAN Prevents the scanning of the file system.





Important: Using the /MAPPED switch does not ensure the complete removal of the virus on the remote computer, because:

The scanning of mapped drives scans only the mapped folders. This may not include all the folders on the remote computer, which can lead to missed detections.

If a viral file is detected on the mapped drive, the removal will fail if a program on the remote computer uses this file.



Therefore, you should run the tool on every computer.



The /EXCLUDE switch will only work with one path, not multiple. An alternative is the /NOFILESCAN switch followed by a manual scan with AntiVirus. This will let the tool alter the registry. Then, scan the computer with AntiVirus with current virus definitions. With these steps, you should be able to clean the file system.



The following is an example command line that can be used to exclude a single drive:



"C:\Documents and Settings\user1\Desktop\FixVundo.exe" /EXCLUDE=M:\ /LOG=c:\FixVundo.txt



Alternatively, the command line below will skip scanning the file system, but will repair the registry modifications. Then, run a regular scan of the system with proper exclusions:



"C:\Documents and Settings\user1\Desktop\FixVundo.exe" /NOFILESCAN /LOG=c:\FixVundo.txt



Note: You can give the log file any name and save it to any location.







Digital signature

For security purposes, the removal tool is digitally signed. Symantec recommends that you use only copies of the removal tool that have been directly downloaded from the Symantec Security Response Web site.



If you are not sure, or are a network administrator and need to authenticate files before deployment, you should check the authenticity of the digital signature.



Follow these steps:

Go to http://www.wmsoftware.com/free.htm.

Download and save the Chktrust.exe file to the same folder in which you saved the removal tool.



Note: Most of the following steps are done at a command prompt. If you downloaded the removal tool to the Windows desktop, it will be easier if you first move the tool to the root of the C drive. Then save the Chktrust.exe file to the root of C as well.



(Step 3 to assume that both the removal tool and Chktrust.exe are in the root of the C drive.)





Click Start > Run.

Type one of the following:

Windows 95/98/Me:



command





Windows NT/2000/XP:



cmd





Click OK.

In the command window, type the following, pressing Enter after typing each line:



cdcd downloads

chktrust -i FixVundo.exe





You should see one of the following messages, depending on your operating system:



Windows XP SP2:

The Trust Validation Utility window will appear.



Under Publisher, click the Symantec Corporation link. The Digital Signature Details appears.

Verify the contents of the following fields to ensure that the tool is authentic:



Name: Symantec Corporation

Signing Time: Friday, November 25, 2005 12:43:31 PM PST



All other operating systems:

You should see the following message:



Do you want to install and run "FixVundo Removal Tool" signed on 11/25/2005 12:43 PM PST and distributed by Symantec Corporation?



Notes:

The date and time in the digital signature above are based on Pacific time. They will be adjusted your computer's time zone and Regional Options settings.

If you are using Daylight Saving time, the displayed time will be exactly one hour earlier.

If this dialog box does not appear, there are two possible reasons:

The tool is not from Symantec: Unless you are sure that the tool is legitimate and that you downloaded it from the legitimate Symantec Web site, you should not run it.

The tool is from Symantec and is legitimate: However, your operating system was previously instructed to always trust content from Symantec. For information on this and on how to view the confirmation dialog again, read the document: How to restore the Publisher Authenticity confirmation dialog box.





Click Yes or Run to close the dialog box.

Type exit, and then press Enter. (This will close the MS-DOS session.)


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