can't open run 'regedit'

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Barb

Hi there,

While browsing the internet today, I received a pop up
from 'gator ewallet' even though I have a pop up
blocker. Anyway, I tried to delete the program by going
to 'run-regedit' and it automatically closes the window
seconds after I open it. Could this be a virus? I don't
have a virus scanner so I can't tell. Are there any
known respectable virus scanners online that are free?

Thanks for your help
Barb
 
Barb said:
Hi there,

While browsing the internet today, I received a pop up
from 'gator ewallet' even though I have a pop up
blocker. Anyway, I tried to delete the program by going
to 'run-regedit' and it automatically closes the window
seconds after I open it. Could this be a virus? I don't
have a virus scanner so I can't tell. Are there any
known respectable virus scanners online that are free?

Thanks for your help
Barb
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Scan your PC with an external virus scanner,
e.g. on www.antivirus.com ("free online scan").

You could also reboot the machine in Safe Mode and
run regedit from there.
 
You have a virus. Likely one of the following:

W32.Klez
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Yaha
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Spybot.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html

For additional help see www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Create Emergency Copies of Critical XP System Utilities. This small VB Program will create backup, usable copies of Task Manger, Regedit and MSConfig (named Taskmgr1.exe, Regedit.com and MSConfig1.exe) in a new folder C:\EmergencyUtil. Many virus programs will intercept these programs, based on their original file name. The modified file names, allow them to be run. Open Windows Explorer to C:\EmergencyUtil and double click the application you need. The next revision will allow you to browse for the folder you want to place the backups in.

Additionally, see the Win XP Utilities section for Startup Programs Tracker. This small utility scans your system for startup programs and running processes. It also allows you to create a log file that can be copied and pasted into a newsgroup post. The contents of the program window are also copied to the Windows Clipboard, automatically. For replies to newsgroup posts, do NOT include the Running Services, unless its absolutely necessary.
 
Greetings --

The type of behavior you describe, which also often applies to
Taskmgr.exe and MSConfig.exe, is typical behavior of more than one
virus/worm, the three below being the most common:

W32.Klez
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Yaha
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Spybot.Worm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.spybot.worm.html


And why in the world don't you have any antivirus protection
installed? Because many of the newer viruses and worms, such as the
Spybot mentioned above, can disable antivirus applications whose
definitions aren't kept up-to-date, try using one or more of the free
on-line scanners to double-check your system.

Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

McAfee Security - FreeScan
http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp



Bruce Chambers
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