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networm-i.virus@fp Updated: Nov 12, 2007

Description: networm-i.virus@fp is a security threat detected on computers infected with Rogue Antispyware. This malware was installed by trojan downloader without users consent. Causing the advertisement to pop-up on infected computers and redirect its homepage.
Technical Name:	networm-i.virus@fp
Threat Level:	Low
Type:	Malware/Adware
Systems Affected:	Windows All

networm-i.virus@fp 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. Download SmitFraudFix by SiRi and save to your Desktop
3. Reboot your computer in SafeMode. [how to]
4. Double-click on the Smitfraudfix.exe file which you downloaded earlier on your desktop. Press any key when the credit screen displays to proceed to removal procedure.
5. A selection menu will be displayed. Press 2 on your keyboard, then Enter, to execute the selection - Clean (SafeMode Recommended)
6. It will begin to scan and clean your system thoroughly.
7. After that process, it will then run a Disk Cleanup tool to remove any unwanted files on your computer. It may take some time to complete this process.
8. After Disc Cleanup, it will show another prompt to clean your registry. Press the Y button and then press the Enter to begin cleaning your registry.
9. This tool will also check if your wininet.dll is infected and will prompt to replace infected file? Press Y and then Enter to replace you wininet.dll with the clean version.
10. A reboot may be needed to complete the process. It will reboot your computer automatically, if not please restart your computer manually.
11. In order to make sure that networm-i.virus@fp 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.