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Subject: What's The Name Of The Trojan/Virus? Maybe I Can Help If I Knew....This?

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 00:05:30 06/11/03

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On June 11, 2003 at 02:54:22, Stephen Ham wrote:

>Dear Computer Experts,
>
>I posted below regarding a virus that was causing me to get Windows Socket error
>boxes. I then tried about 6-different online free virus checks, but they found
>nothing.
>
>Then I went to McAfee for a free scan. It found my Trojan, claiming it's the
>mmx.exe icon in my C:\Program File\Internet Explorer file. When I right clicked
>on it and read properties, it says it was created April 20, 2003. Since I've had
>my computer for 2-years, this probably is the Trojan. However I scanned this
>icon with "The Cleaner" and "PC Door Guard 3" and the anti-virus stuff already
>on my computer and they all claim it's OK! Still, given is recent creation date,
>I believe it is a Trojan.
>
>So, how do I remove it without paying for expensive software? It wont allow me
>to right click and delete and it also prevents me from dragging it into my
>recycle bin. Any ideas guys?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Stephen



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