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W32.Foamer.A

Reported: October 19, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Foamer.A propagates through mapped drives of a computer network.

Technical Name:

W32.Foamer.A

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Foamer.A removal procedure 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 subkey and delete the value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
Value: "MoaphieSig" = "MoaphieSig"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Vaues:
"shell" = "%System%\winnt.exe"
"winnt" = "%Windir%\winnt.exe"
"svchost" = "%Windir%\svchost.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Policies\system
Value: "" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Policies\Explorer
Value: "" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Policies\Explorer\Advanced
Value: "Hidden" = "2"

Navigate to the subkeys and delete the values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\system
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\system
Values:
"DisableTaskMgr" = "1"
"DisableRegistryTools" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:s
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Values:
"NoRun" = "1"
"NoViewContextMenu" = "1"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor
Value: "Autorun" = "cls && echo THE WORLD-WIDE DONT ACCEPT COMMAND PROMPT!!!!&& exit"

Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplorer\Main
Value: "Start Page" = [http://]www42.websamba.com/88xq2y/mona.jpg"

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

7. In order to make sure that W32.Foamer.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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