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W32.Sality.U

Reported: August 08, 2006

 

 

Description:

W32.Sality.U propagates by infecting executable files and drops a copy of W32.HLLP.Sality. It is a variant of W32.Sality.S.

Technical Name:

W32.Sality.U

Threat Level:

Low

Type:

Virus

Systems Affected:

Windows All

 

 

W32.Sality.U 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. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan and delete all infected files.

4. Edit the System.ini file.

a) Click Start > Run.
b) Type the following:
    - edit c:\windows\system.ini
      and then click OK.

(The MS-DOS Editor opens.)

c) Look for lines similar to the following and delete them:
[MCIDRV_VER]
DEVICE=[RANDOM_NUMBER]

 

5. Reboot your computer in safe mode. [how to]

6. Run a full scan again to ensure that infected files are gone.

7. In order to make sure that W32.Sality.U 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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