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W32.Elkern.3296 virus

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by Howaboutthat, Feb 4, 2003.

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  1. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:04 PM #1
    Howaboutthat

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    Help! I have scanned my computer for viruses and W32.Elkern virus comes up in the Windows\Explorer.Exe file Norton says it can not quarintine or fix the virus. Anyone have any suggestions on how to remedy this. It would be greatly apprecited.
     
  2. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:08 PM #2
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  3. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:13 PM #3
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    I have tried several virus scans. I have downloaded the removal tool from symantec for this virus. For some reason it will not remove it from this particular file. There were 2 infected files one was fixed by Norton Anti Virus. I will try the Microtrend site also. Thanks
     
  4. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:24 PM #4
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    track down and delete the file manually... then rerun Norton... after that do a thorough Disk scann and defrag
     
  5. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:29 PM #5
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    I know where the virus is. But not sure if I can delete the file without killing the OS. The virus is in the Windows\Explorer.EXE file. Can I delete this file and not lose windows.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:34 PM #6
    The Brain

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    it will probably damage Internet Explorer, but windows should survive... simple reinstall IE after you've completed the other steps I said
     
  7. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:35 PM #7
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    thanks for the info
     
  8. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:50 PM #8
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    you may be able to delete it in safe mode.
     
  9. Feb 4, 2003 at 6:51 PM #9
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    Thanks I will try that this Bitch is a beast
     
  10. Feb 4, 2003 at 7:48 PM #10
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    Explorer.exe is not IE, that is iexplorer.exe. Explorer.exe runs file access (desktop, my computer, Windows explorer, etc)

    Deleting it will kill the OS.

    Search Microsoft for instructions on unpacking explorer.exe from the .CAB file on the OS installation CD. Unpack it to a new directory, boot in DOS and then copy and paste it over the infected file.

    This should fix your problem.
     
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