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Question by madeline
Submitted on 12/3/2003
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I have a virus from the website www.buddypicture.net... it automatically shows up as a link on my instant messenger buddy profile. Can you tell me anything about it or how i can get rid of it?


Answer by random
Submitted on 12/4/2003
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try going into your application files and deleting it out? just a suggestion i don't have it so i don't know what its like

 

Answer by cheeratou
Submitted on 12/4/2003
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I had and was also able to get rid of the virus.

 

Answer by Daniel
Submitted on 12/4/2003
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its not an actual virus. its just a program that changes your AIM profile. go to http://www.buddypicture.net/remove.htm

 

Answer by mikemike
Submitted on 12/4/2003
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and when you go to the remove site it installs another type of virri....

 

Answer by shauna
Submitted on 12/4/2003
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thank you so much... i wouldnt be able to live without my profile Ü

 

Answer by Muhahaha
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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I dont understand the webpage wont come up on my computer it keeps saying that it can't find server could anyone help me out?

 

Answer by B
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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This virus was driving me nuts.  But this got rid of it...     http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp
go to this site and follow the directions... it got rid of my virus instantly (at first i didn't think it did anything, but it did)

 

Answer by Frank Jaeger
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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I downloaded the same thing, but at first I went through manually and deleted a lot of the files. Now though the scanner does not detect the virus though a lot of things are still screwed up. For one my System folder pops up everytime I open Internet Explorer, and that takes a really long time too. Help would be appreciated.

P.S. I actually tried to redownload the virus so that I could take it off completely but the popup didn't come up for me to download it.

 

Answer by Amy
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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thanks a lot cuz i have that virus too!

 

Answer by steph
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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omg i have this exact same problem, i have that really stupid thing that keeps putting "I can't believe I found %n's Picture here
HAHAHA" n i cant go to that site either, it sez the server cant find it or sumtin

 

Answer by BigMike
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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they have instructions on AIM's website that show how to get rid of it. They are semi-complicated, so if you don't understand computers try and have someone help you with this... http://www.aim.com/help_faq/security/trojan.adp

 

Answer by kate
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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you can get rid of it if you uninstall aim and then reinstall it

 

Answer by Ryan
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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you can also find instructions here on getting rid of it... http://john.homsar.com/archives/000237.html

 

Answer by tink
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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ok guys, i feel stupid, but how do you uninstall AIM?

 

Answer by Miranda
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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Go into the start menu and when you find AOL Instant messenger click it.. it will give you a list of options and among these options there is an uninstall AIM.  Click it.. but before you do, save everything and close or it won't uninstall.

 

Answer by Computer Sneak
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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I know how annoying those things can be. I have gotten most of them and I have gotten every single one of my profile. Just go to the website and it says remove all adware and click on that. then it tells you what to do. I'm positive that the website (when you go to it again) won't give you another virus! I'm very good with these kind of viruses/worms so trust me on that!
Sincerely,
          Computer Sneak ;-)

 

Answer by kelly516
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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I had this virus..I clicked the link in sumones profile and my virus scanner caught it

 

Answer by vanessa
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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uninstalling aim DOES NOT work.

 

Answer by Jessica**
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  <--- this link REALLY works people! i got the virus and it removed it completely in like 2 seconds! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!

 

Answer by tink
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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ok guys, me and like 10 of my friends had it and we uninstalled, and it fixed our problem. Heres what you do... go to START, and AOL Instant Messanger. then go over to Uninstall AOL. it will tell you step by step what to do. Once you get AIM deleted, you go to the AIM site and get a new sn and download AIM. then when you go to sign on, just type in your old sn.. the one you use commonly now, and it should all be gravy baby!

 

Answer by punk013
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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Hey, I just went to www.puddypicture.net/remove.htm
then went to the rsaisp.com/software.asp and it said the virus wasn't on there anymore..so thats good.

thanks alot!!! =)

 

Answer by jbabe007
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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rsaisp.com/software.asp <<ok that TOTALLY worked thank you SOOOO MUCH! :) :) :)

 

Answer by btaroltyd
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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Yep, that worked REALLY FAST.  Thanks everyone!

 

Answer by danman
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp

it worked like a charm, thanks so much!

 

Answer by john
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp its awesome

 

Answer by Whit
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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Thanks to whoever figured out about getting rid of the profile virus... www.rsaisp.com/software.asp worked GREAT!!

 

Answer by kallie
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp, it finishes in 10 seconds and it completely deletes the files from realPHX.com, talkstocks.net, and the buddypicture.net. Its AWESOME! thanks to rsaip!

 

Answer by Rickz0rz
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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If you are a little more techy, you can kill the av.exe process, remove the entry from the RUN subfolder in your registry, and delete the file C:\Windows\av.exe -- that's all that rsaisp software does.  It might bug out if the company changes the location of the registry entry, so don't always expect that RSA sotware to work.. that's all I can really say.

 

Answer by kinghus
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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and remember to goto start-run-msconfig and goto the startup tab. then unclick av.exe or b.exe or bbb.exe or whatever the file you deleted was.

 

Answer by VirusHater
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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are you sure that http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp works?  i got it from my friend and now its in everyones profile!  that unistalling doesnt help!  so hopefully this site will???

 

Answer by jp
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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http://rush68.net/~dave/removal.php

this seems to be good way

 

Answer by lil c
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  
this site does work honest..thnx

 

Answer by Jerry
Submitted on 12/7/2003
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I went to the www.buddypicture.net/remove site...and it didn't do anything.  But then I did a search for files named av on my computer and just deleted them.  Its gone now... and has been for the last couple of days.  Didn't need any complex software or program or tech crap... just a search and the use of a mouse pointer. *clicks delete*

 

Answer by keith sucks
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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keith, you're retarded.  macs aren't immune to viruses.  it's just that most viruses target PCs (since PCs make up the overwhelming majority of computers being used.

 

Answer by Hunter
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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if you're using mozilla firebird instead of internet explorer, the default settings prevent it from installing.  i realized what it was after i had clicked on it, but luckily it hadn't installed because of mozilla *pets computer lovingly* and i'm still clean.  yay mozilla!

 

Answer by KStrike155
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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rsaisp.com/software.asp

That worked for me! :)

 

Answer by mika
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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if u have norton auto protect eneabled, it automatically blocks it

 

Answer by KraXxus
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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AdAware, or Spybot - Personally I prefer AdAware

 

Answer by pimpstressOx
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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yea i tried going bck to the site to uninstall it nd it didnt work, it kept saying that the thing wasnt installed....so i tried to install it so i could get rid of it, nd the stupid page would NOT come up, so i did like you guys sed nd i went to http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  nd *snap* it was gone! i was soO happy i had that damn thing in my infO fOr like a week, nd everyone was getting mad at me, it was soO annoying!

 

Answer by Maggy
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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I just got it!  Stupid virus, but I went to that site and it said it wasn't there...way!

 

Answer by opieduce04
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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get norton its a hella good virus protection thingy and it stoped it and deleted it for me

 

Answer by orange
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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what the... I followed all the directions on above and nothing work... Help me out! I seriously need to fix my computer.... HELP ME PLEASE...

 

Answer by Errrr....
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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Ok, first of all, buddypicture.net doesn't show anything because its tricking you into thinking its doing something, like loading the page, when instead it is loading the virus. Also... common sense, people: Don't go to the same site that gave you the virus to "remove" it!! That's stupid! It probably lies when it said it removed it from your system.
Also: Macs suck. Windows sucks. Use Linux.

 

Answer by kerri
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  works just like that! im serious ! half these people posting are all tryin to get us to get the virus! damn u ppl!

 

Answer by mememe
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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if you tried to get rid of it through the site, go and get spybot, it's free and finds almost all the spyware on your comp. just search google for it

 

Answer by Thene
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp worked for me. DON'T go back to buddypicture.com or whatever unless you're stupid and want MORE adware. If a link looks suspicious, use common sense and DON'T click on it. AdAware doesn't pick it up by the by. Although it IS a great tool to find and remove any other ad/spyware. I suggest everyone get it and use it FREQUENTLY. And to everyone dissing on the OS's who cares? They all have their faults, no OS is better than the other. As long as you get your updates everything should work fine. I've used Windows since 3.1 was out and I haven't had too many problems that couldn't be fixed.

 

Answer by Chii
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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What I did to aVoId any virus is, I put the arrow on the link part and see what the web address is then i type it in without the "www." on Google or any search engine and if it's a virus, all these links come up showing how to get rid of the virus it gives you. That's for future reference everyone! So think before you start clicking on things you dont know about! Thank you.

 

Answer by Mark
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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Delete all of your AIM files, and reload it...save your profile before you do. Once you reinstall it it will be fixed.

 

Answer by Computer Master
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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This is what i did, and it worked, but there might be a different way, going to the site www.buddypicture.net/remove.htm or something like that, i don't konw..


In order to remove this "virus", it is necessary to delete the files from your computer in "program files" most likely.  The problem with this is that it won't let you delete it because every time you start your computer, it opens up, causing it to be difficult to delete.  You must go through DOS to delete before you boot your computer up.  Typing "RD" in DOS will "remove a directory".  But, in order to know the full extent of what was loaded onto your computer, you must do a full system file search by date.  In order to do this, you must know the rough time that the file was created.  Then you can find all the files that were created at that exact time and they are part of the virus.  Good luck...

 

Answer by Chris
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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Folks, I encourage everyone to download the software "spybot" and the free version of Zonelabs Firewall.  These can help protect you from these now all too common occurrences.  Subscribe to an anitivirus software for the ultimate protection.  Hackers are loving how gullible people are becoming.  Search for the mentioned software at google.com.

 

Answer by Helpful_GUy
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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HEY! i just got the virues like 5 minutes ago! Norton antivirus picked it up and deleted the file. the virus is a trojan meaning its widley spread and the data loss is intermediate. if u have a virus scan, (ie: Norton) just scan ur computer and and delete it, dont quarantine it! it'll only make things worse! another problem is is the Whoaaa...look what i found here. it takes u to a site called www.talkstocks.com it downloads a whole bunch of "unwanted material" just beware of suspicious links!

 

Answer by valo
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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dis virus is so stupid all my friends have it and they r so stupid to dl it

 

Answer by lovsk8in247
Submitted on 12/9/2003
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1. press control+alt+delete. Find the application Av.exe or on your processes on ur task manager.

2. DELETE Av.exe!!

3. Go to C:\windows

4. Find "Av.exe" and delete it

5. Go to your recycle bin AND DELETE IT!

6. Sign off of AIM if you are on it and sign back on. If its not on your profile congrats, if it still is follow the follow steps.

7. Go to your profile and edit it. UN-hyperlink the URL. Do this by hi-liting
the link and "remove link". Click ok and finish profile.

8. Go BACK to your profile and delete the text. Finish it and sign off AIM.

9. SIGN BACK ON ARE YOU ARE DONE!

 

Answer by net
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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go to this website and open it up  http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  
then just follow the directions... it works like a charm... i thought it would be something dumb and give me a virus but it really works!

 

Answer by Megs
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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Yes I believe that the website http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp does get rid of the Buddy picture virus that takes over your AIM profile. Use that. It worked really fast. You have to manually earase it from your profile though as well.

 

Answer by Bee
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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I have a different problem.  My virus scanner detected a Trojan Dropper when i clicked the link and it wasn't able to quarantine, delete, etc.  WHAT DO I DO???

 

Answer by lovsk8in247
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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what was the trojan called TROJ_MSCHACHE maybe?

 

Answer by ALL THE PEOPLE LIE, LOVS8IN247 IS RIGHT
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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Answer by lovsk8in247
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1. press control+alt+delete. Find the application Av.exe or on your processes on ur task manager.

2. DELETE Av.exe!!

3. Go to C:\windows

4. Find "Av.exe" and delete it

5. Go to your recycle bin AND DELETE IT!

6. Sign off of AIM if you are on it and sign back on. If its not on your profile congrats, if it still is follow the follow steps.

7. Go to your profile and edit it. UN-hyperlink the URL. Do this by hi-liting
the link and "remove link". Click ok and finish profile.

8. Go BACK to your profile and delete the text. Finish it and sign off AIM.

9. SIGN BACK ON ARE YOU ARE DONE!  

 

Answer by Bob Dole
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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U all r stupid, all u have to do is take ur computer and beat it with  lead pipe, that should do the trick

 

Answer by Uh, Beavis?
Submitted on 12/10/2003
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What you need to do, simply, is unplug everything from your computer. Then open the nearest window, remove the screen, and throw your computer out.

 

Answer by Skittles
Submitted on 12/11/2003
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OK, u could use system restore.
2)  Search for the file and delete it
3)***go to control panel, add/remove programs, delete AIM, reinstall it, and have a normal day!
4) get a new computer
5) get a new harddrive
6) pay me $250,000 to go to your house and remove it myself.  Ima hot 16yr old male from South California....L.A.!!
7) take Bill Gates to court
8) Make ur own virus!!
.....not a real one, but works better dan one......diz is how....(i did it at my lil sis. skool.....works great......
a) go to MS-DOS, [u research the commands on ur own, get a book from barnes and noble or something, i don't feel like writing an essay]
b) mess around with the autoexec.bat program, (diz is what what starts ur computer so u wont have to write a million commands to start windows, basically) re-configure it, add stuff to it, delete stuff.  Save it on a floppy, NOT ON UR COMP!!
then clear everything u did, and then type exit.
c)  go to ur skool, insert the floppy, go to MS-DOS, open file from floppy on MS-DOS, save the configuration on the skool computer.  Remove floppy.
d)  share the file among the network of computers.
e) shut down.....see if they reboot..if dey do normally....u suck....i did it myself, so i know it works.  and this is where real hackers, umm...no im not one....fa real, honestly.....start making viruses, dey just create them...insert commands to make the computer do what u want them to do.  See?  its not so hard to hack into a bank...just make it do wha u wanted it to do.....lol...

 

Answer by Ashley at Troy State University
Submitted on 12/11/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  - this site worked GREAT. Whoever discovered it, kudos! Gah arent virus' the worst?

 

Answer by Skittles again
Submitted on 12/11/2003
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okok..rsaisp.com/software.asp is the best solution.......but if u have any trouble, ill only charge $10,000 to remove it myself.  

 

Answer by helpp
Submitted on 12/11/2003
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omg help... this www.rsaisp.com/software.asp doesnt do anythin for me!.. i deleted aim and reinstalled it and its still there... i went to that site and i did wat it said all it says is key is not found, your system is clean.. what do i have to do to get it off my profile! help plz

 

Answer by Warren
Submitted on 12/11/2003
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Hey guys, I had the same thing on mine but finally kicked it.  Easiest way to take care of it that I found was on this website:
http://www.allankintz.com/
It's straightforward (even though he does poke fun at us for DLing it).  I also strongly recommend Spybot to take care of any other spyware on your computer.  It's helped me out a ton.

 

Answer by sammipophead
Submitted on 12/12/2003
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i hate school love ya bye

 

Answer by Jen
Submitted on 12/13/2003
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wow i got this virus and i was totally panicky its soooo annoying! and i was totally suspicious of all the comments here! but really, http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp

works sooo well it took like 5seconds and now i have my profile back! im sooo happy thank you everyone for finding this!!! WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!

 

Answer by Ace Of Spades
Submitted on 12/13/2003
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http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp  really works...a lotta my friends were clicking on it and were buggin' out. Thanks people, you saved my life and my sad little friends...
:-D

 

Answer by LoCo808MiXgUrL4u
Submitted on 12/14/2003
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omg DANIEL THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! i got rid of that dooodooo aim profile thing thanks to u! mahalos! byee!

 

Answer by lovskin247
Submitted on 12/14/2003
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i would also suggest getting addware by lavasoft it works great here the link www.addware.com
and to get rid of the buddypicture.net thing in your profile ALL you have to do is

1. press control+alt+delete. Find the application Av.exe or on your processes on ur task manager.

2. DELETE Av.exe!!

3. Go to C:\windows

4. Find "Av.exe" and delete it

5. Go to your recycle bin AND DELETE IT!

6. Sign off of AIM if you are on it and sign back on. If its not on your profile congrats, if it still is follow the follow steps.

7. Go to your profile and edit it. UN-hyperlink the URL. Do this by hi-liting
the link and "remove link". Click ok and finish profile.

8. Go BACK to your profile and delete the text. Finish it and sign off AIM.

9. SIGN BACK ON ARE YOU ARE DONE!


 

Answer by lovsk8in247
Submitted on 12/14/2003
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go to this forum its the best help site ever

http://forums.techguy.org

 

Answer by Happy
Submitted on 12/14/2003
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this site rules http://www.rsaisp.com/software.asp

It got rid of the virus within seconds.  Amazing.

 

Answer by kiwikichan
Submitted on 12/14/2003
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