WORM_OPANKI.I

[Pink Floyd]

How do I get rid of worm_opanki.i? I tried two online scanners and it is
not found. I try to bring up the Task Manager but the window closes
immediately so I can't stop it from running. It came in through AOL IM. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Lee

 

[Art]

How do I get rid of worm_opanki.i? I tried two online scanners and it is
not found. I try to bring up the Task Manager but the window closes
immediately so I can't stop it from running. It came in through AOL IM. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

To stop it from running it looks like all you have to do is uninstall
the stupid AOL Messenger:

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_OPANKI.I&VSect=T

Then do a antivirus scan using probably any decent av to get
rid of it. Download KASFX.EXE (see my sig) if you want to use
a good free on-demand scanner.

Art

http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg
Free antivirus:
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/KASFX.EXE
http://www.claymania.com/KASFX.EXE
http://tinyurl.com/azzkc

 

[Lee & Vicky]

I tried the un-install. No luck. I can't even get in to 'Safe Mode'.
Incredible. I tried another online scanner, so I might as well try yours.
Thanks.
Lee

 

[Art]

I tried the un-install. No luck. I can't even get in to 'Safe Mode'.
Incredible. I tried another online scanner, so I might as well try yours.
Thanks.

Also make sure MSN Messenger isn't active since it seems the worm
uses that as well:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/stopspam.mspx

Art

http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg
Free antivirus:
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/KASFX.EXE
http://www.claymania.com/KASFX.EXE
http://tinyurl.com/azzkc