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W32.Imav.A

Reported: 26-Jan-2006

 

Description:

W32.Imav.A is a worm that propagates by sending ICQ messages which contain links to copies of the worm.

 

W32.Imav.A disables security-related products.

 

W32.Imav.A may arrive as a .zip file downloaded from the Internet. Also detected as W32.Lodav.A.

Technical Name:

W32.Imav.A

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

January 26, 2006

 

 

W32.Imav.A removal 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. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Reboot your computer and Reinstall your Antivirus Program.
3. Update the virus definitions.
4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.
5. Delete any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Value: "im_autorn" = "%System%\im_1.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and delete value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\IME
Value: "FirstRun" = "1"

 

6. Exit registry and re-start the computer

***If it makes changes to Windows registry that may prevent you from running executable files. A tool to reset registry values to the default value is available for download. Click Here.

 

7. Reenable the SharedAccess service (Windows 2000/XP only) [how to]

 

8. In order to make sure that worm imav.a 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.

 

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