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W32.Mytob.PP@mm

Reported: May 23, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Mytob.PP@mm propagates by attaching copies of itself to email messages that it sends to target addresses, using its own Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) engine. Thus, it is capable of sending email messages without using mailing applications, such as Microsoft Outlook.

Technical Name:

W32.Mytob.PP@mm

WORM_MYTOB.PP

W32/MYTOB.PP

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Mytob.PP@mm 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. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and delete all files it 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: solid = "%System%\0.exe"

 

6. Exit registry editor and restart 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. Search and delete the file: WINSTART.PIF
 

8. In order to make sure that W32.Mytob.PP@mm 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.

 

Click here to proceed

 

Download and run any of these Anti-Spyware:

Spy Sweeper

Spyware Doctor

Pest Patrol

Spy Hunter

 

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