W32/Liger-A
W32/Liger-A will infect Windows DLL file and usually spreads on local and remote shared drives. W32/Liger-A is a virus created for the Windows platform. This detection aims to identify legitimate Windows file that is already contaminated with a virus.
Alias:
- Trojan.Win32.Patched.cx
- W32/PEPatcher.c
- PE_PATCHEP.A
- Trojan:Win32/Patched.B
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Characteristics
W32/Liger-A is a file infector that will inject malicious codes to Windows legitimate files like EXPLORER.EXE, LSSASS.EXE, SERVICES.EXE, SPOOLSV.EXE, SVCHOST.EXE and WINLOGON.EXE.
When activated, W32/Liger-A will run a malicious DLL file the routinely executes itself on the affected computer.
Distribution
W32/Liger-A is a virus that enters the computer through another malware infection. Once inside, it may infect certain files that are essential to perform its tasks. However, this virus does not self-replicate once inside the compromised unit. It will not infect neighboring computers as well.
How to Remove W32/Liger-A
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of W32/Liger-A
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove W32/Liger-A without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
5. Go to Online Virus Scanner list and run a virus scan. This may require plug-ins, add-on or Activex object, please install if you want to proceed with scan.
6. After completing the necessary download, your system is now ready for online virus scanning.
7. Select an option in which you can thoroughly scan the computer to make sure that it will find and delete entirely all infections not detected on previous scan.
8. Remove or delete all detected items.
9. When scanning is finished you may now restart the computer in normal mode.