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W32.Amirecivel

Reported: May 04, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Amirecivel propagates via the Kazaa file-sharing network and hides security-related windows.

Technical Name:

W32.Amirecivel

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Amirecivel 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. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan.
4. 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: "amircivil" = "%System%\svchot.exe..."

Navigate to and delete the following subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\amir_civil

5. In order to make sure that W32.Amirecivel 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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