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Trojan.Lodear Removal Tool

Clean the infections of the following trojan.lodear variants:

Trojan.Lodear.B
Trojan.Lodear.C
Trojan.Lodear.D
Trojan.Lodav.A
Trojan.Lodav.B

NOTE: 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, we suggests sharing with Read Only access or by using password 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 antivirus products.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. Download the FxLodear.exe file and save to a convenient location, such as your Windows desktop.
2. Close all the running programs.
3. 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.
4. If you are running Windows Me or XP, turn off System Restore.

5. Locate the file that you just downloaded.
6. Double-click the FxLodear.exe file to start the removal tool.
7. Click Start to begin the process, and then allow the tool to run.
8. Restart the computer.
9. Run the removal tool again to ensure that the system is clean.
10. If you are running Windows Me/XP, then reenable System Restore.
11. 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

12. In order to make sure that trojan.lodear is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

WHAT THE TOOL DOES
It terminates the associated processes
It deletes the associated files
It deletes the registry values added by the threat