Author: Brian Kostick
Date: 07:51:44 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, Far from expert here and this is not exactly anti-virus software. Yet if your security has been a little low or if you tend to run unknown executables these freeware might be useful. SpyBot Search & Destroy: http://security.kolla.de/index.php?lang=en&page=download AdAware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ Even more off subject but still nice. A personal firewall and they have a freeware version. You can go and read about it if you like. ZoneAlarm: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp Hope you get the trouble isolated, BK
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