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How to get rid of this virus?

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Name: Roz
Date: February 27, 2005 at 21:36:10 Pacific
OS: WinXP Pro
CPU/Ram: PIV 2.0GHz/ 512 Mb
Comment:

I have this virus found by http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_SCKEYLOG.O

I followed the directions to deleting it but it still appears after I restart my computer. It has affect my "explorer.dll" file. Can I delete this file? How can I get rid of this virus? Pls I need help.

Thnx.
Roz



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Name: www
Date: February 27, 2005 at 22:21:56 Pacific
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File explorer.dll may be dropped to your computer by backdoor program named Backdoor.IRC.Ratsou.B, which is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that allows hackers to take full control over your computer.
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did you follow this part?
For Windows XP

Log on as Administrator.
Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Select Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply > Yes > OK.
Continue with the scan/clean process. Files under the _Restore folder can now be deleted.
Re-enable System Restore by clearing Turn off System Restore.
for more info
http://uk.trendmicro.com&VName=TROJ_SCKEYLOG.O&VSect=O


also try an online scan at;
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

and if you don't have antivirus installed
download avg free or avast 4 home.
the trial of trojan hunter would be worth a try as well.


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Response Number 2
Name: salgolf
Date: February 28, 2005 at 06:02:55 Pacific
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As you know, Google is your friend.

This trojan is a keylogger. Go here to find out how to get rid of it.

http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/enterprise/security_info/ve_detail.php?id=66002&VName=TROJ_SCKEYLOG.O&VSect=O


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