Author: Stephen Ham
Date: 08:45:56 06/11/03
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On June 11, 2003 at 10:51:44, Brian Kostick wrote: >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 Dear Brian, Thanks for the kind advice. This may surprise you, but...I've had all of the above operating on my computer for several months now. But none of them could prevent or detect this Tojan. Since the Trojan was created on April 20, 2003, it's possible that it's of a variety that's too recent for even the recent updates of my protection devices (I always keep them updated). Only the McAfee system detected it. I guess that means I should invest in McAfee, which is probably prudent anyway, since it has a good reputation. Thanks agan, Brian. Stephen
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