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W32.Mobler.B

Reported: October 21, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Mobler.B has the capacity to disable Registry Editor on infected computer. This worm copies itself to local drives.

Technical Name:

W32.Mobler.B

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Mobler.B 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]

Note: If Registry Editor was disabled and failed to open. Please download a Tool to reset the registry provided by Symantec.


Navigate to the subkey and delete the value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\policies\Explorer
Value: "Run" = "%Windir%\host.exe"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Explorer\Advanced
Values:
"HideFileExt" = "1"
"Hidden" = "0"

Navigate to the subkey and reset the value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\policies\Explorer
Value: "NoFolderOptions" = "1"

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that W32.Mobler.B 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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