IEAcess2.dll infected with Download.Trojan

[Dave]

IEAcess2.dll, formerly in my C:\windows\system32 folder
(on Win XP Pro serv pack 1) scanned (Norton AV 2002 with
1/29/2004 definitions)as infected with Download.Trojan.

It is now quarantined and does not appear in the system32
folder when I look for it in windows explorer.

Is IEAcess2.dll part of IE 6, or could it be part of MSN
explorer 8 (which is also on my machine)? If I delete
this file, which browser would I need to reinstall
(assumming that IEAcess2.dll is an important file)?

This trojan is 2 years old, which raises the question of
how it got into my computer in 2004 despite active and up-
to-date Norton operating. Any insights into this second
question would also be appreciated.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Dave,

It's not a system file, but ieaccess2.dll itself is a malware:

http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/IEAccess.html

http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/I/IEAccess.asp

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IEAcess2.dll, formerly in my C:\windows\system32 folder
(on Win XP Pro serv pack 1) scanned (Norton AV 2002 with
1/29/2004 definitions)as infected with Download.Trojan.

It is now quarantined and does not appear in the system32
folder when I look for it in windows explorer.

Is IEAcess2.dll part of IE 6, or could it be part of MSN
explorer 8 (which is also on my machine)? If I delete
this file, which browser would I need to reinstall
(assumming that IEAcess2.dll is an important file)?

This trojan is 2 years old, which raises the question of
how it got into my computer in 2004 despite active and up-
to-date Norton operating. Any insights into this second
question would also be appreciated.

 

[Alan Edwards]

IEAcess2.dll is not a part of IE6 and is not a system file.
Neither is IEAccess2.dll (in case you made a typo) as that is supplied
by the Download.Trojan.

I can't answer your question on NAV as I don't use it. and you should
take that up with Symantec (though I don't like your chances)

....Alan