This procedure can remove common threat on your computer using only your installed Anti-Virus software.

Author:
PreciseSecurity

Operating System:
Windows ME/2000/XP

Requirements:
1. Installed Anti-Virus Software
2. Internet connection
3. Administrative privilege

Procedure:
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore in Windows XP. For Windows ME user, please click here.

Note: You must have an Administrator Privilege to be able to disable System Restore on Windows XP. It is advised to enable it after this procedure.

a) On the Desktop, Right Click on My Computer
b) Select the System Restore Tab
c) Mark the “Turn Off System Restore” to disable and UnMark to Enable
d) Click Apply on the Bottom of the Dialog Box to save the settings.
e) A message “This deletes all existing restore points” will appear, click Yes to disable.
f) Click OK.

2. Connect to internet and update your Anti-Virus software

3. Reboot computer in SafeMode

a) During BootUp process Press F8 continuously until selection appears
b) Use Arrow Up+Down to select SafeMode on the selections menu.
c) Hit Enter to proceed.

4. Thoroughly scan your computer with Anti-Virus installed and clean/delete all infected files.

5. Reboot computer and start it normally.

6. Do another scan to make sure that there are no threats present on your computer.