VBS.Solow.F
Reported: May 7, 2008
Category: Worm, Threats
VBS.Solow.F is a malicious visual basic script that can spread itself by creating a copy on local and removable media drives.
Other Alias: -
Threat Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows - All
Source: Symantec
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 file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following registry entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”bhotiok” = “%Windìr%\bhotiok.dll.vbs”
Restore the following registry entries to their previous values, if required:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\”Window Title” = “Careful [REMOVED] is already jogging . . . saon na lang?”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Notepad\Main\”Window Title” = “Careful [REMOVED] is already jogging . . . saon na lang?”
6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.
7. In order to make sure that threat 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.