extracting w2000 files from CD

[len walshe]

Hi,
Can anyone help me?

I am building a w2k PC. I've got a virus during the
install/update security fix process. Specifically
w32.valla.2048. This is my first experience of a virus
infection. My Norton a/v detected it but said it couldn't
repair. The infected file smssl.exe was put in the
Quarantine folder which I deleted (the alternative was
ignore). On reflection I think I made a mistake.

My problem now is how do I get this file from my W2k CD.

Can anyone help me please? I've searched the MS w2k
knowledge base and can't find any advice!

A very early response would help me make progress in my
build.

regards

len walshe

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Len.

My problem now is how do I get this file from my W2k CD.

You don't! It's not a part of Win2K. It IS the virus, maybe the Agobot
worm. (see
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_AGOBOT.KQ&VSect=T)

Norton has quarantined it so that it can do no harm. After that, unless you
are a virus expert who wants to study it, your best course is to simply
delete it and forget about it. Norton has done its job; you've deleted it;
now forget about it.

Before you go back online - to Windows Update or anywhere else - activate
your firewall AND your antivirus. You DO have a firewall, don't you? It's
been so long since I last ran Win2K (in October 2001, when WinXP arrived)
that I don't recall if there is a firewall; maybe one was added in a Service
Pack? If not, then buy one (Norton Internet Security includes Norton
Antivirus plus a firewall and, in the newer versions, an antispam program)
or find a free one and install it. I've seen reports of un-firewalled
Windows installations getting infected within a few minutes of going online.
:>(

RC

 

[Guest]

Hi RC,
Many thanks for your comments and advice. I suspect the
virus struck during the download of security updates from
the MS W2k site.

The install of a firewall (norton) was to come later.

From what you say it looks as though my earlier install of
Norton A/V update definitions did its job well.

I've learnt my lesson!

regards

len