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Adware.Elodu

Posted: October 11, 2006

 

Description:

Adware.Elodu is a Browser Helper Object adware that redirects users web search and displays pop-up advertisements.

Technical Name:

Adware.Elodu

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Adware

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

Adware.Elodu 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. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]

4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected files
5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to the subkeys and delete the value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Drive\shell\open\command
Value:  "Default" = "C:&x5C;WINDOWS&x5C;system32&x5C;explore.exe %1"

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

7. In order to make sure that Adware.Elodu is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using Online Virus Scanner. Scan at least on three different scanners.

 

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