replacing shell32.dll

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My virus checker just reported that it found and deleted a file infected with
the VB.aug worm. It also reported the shell32.dll as changed since the prior
run. I am running WXP Pro SP2 and am wondering: how is the best way to
replace the shell32.dll as a precaution? My Dell OS install CD will
apparently not allow replacement of ind OS files, etc., only a re-install of
the whole OS. Any pointers appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
 
Marc said:
My virus checker just reported that it found and deleted a file infected with
the VB.aug worm. It also reported the shell32.dll as changed since the prior
run. I am running WXP Pro SP2 and am wondering: how is the best way to
replace the shell32.dll as a precaution? My Dell OS install CD will
apparently not allow replacement of ind OS files, etc., only a re-install of
the whole OS. Any pointers appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Open a Run command and type in:
regsvr32 shell32.dll click [OK]
Note the space between resvr32_shell32.dll.
You can Run this command also if the above didn't solve your problem:
sfc /scannow click [OK] and let it run it will take a while so be patient
and get your CD handy to insert it if it asked you to do so.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
 
Thank you. Tried both of your suggestions below; the first indicated it was
successful, the second exited with no other action requested. My virus
checker still reports the shell32.dll as changed - like before ????

Marc

nass said:
Marc said:
My virus checker just reported that it found and deleted a file infected with
the VB.aug worm. It also reported the shell32.dll as changed since the prior
run. I am running WXP Pro SP2 and am wondering: how is the best way to
replace the shell32.dll as a precaution? My Dell OS install CD will
apparently not allow replacement of ind OS files, etc., only a re-install of
the whole OS. Any pointers appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...

Open a Run command and type in:
regsvr32 shell32.dll click [OK]
Note the space between resvr32_shell32.dll.
You can Run this command also if the above didn't solve your problem:
sfc /scannow click [OK] and let it run it will take a while so be patient
and get your CD handy to insert it if it asked you to do so.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
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I will recommend to scan from another vendor to be safe the worm is
completely rid of.
But before doing this you need to delete the TEMp and run disk cleanup:
C:\Windows\Temp\Teporary Internet Files\Cookies = Select All and SHIFT +
Delete
C:\Windows\Temp\Teporary Internet Files\ContentIE.5 = <Delete all Temp
folders here>
Scan from here for the Worm:
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/bugbear_b.shtml#disinf

Removal Tool from Norton from here:
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-060518-0958-99
Run a scan from here online:
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download Avast Cleaner from here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

For Malwares download both these software:
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org ; for Spybot S&D
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Marc said:
Thank you. Tried both of your suggestions below; the first indicated it was
successful, the second exited with no other action requested. My virus
checker still reports the shell32.dll as changed - like before ????

Marc

nass said:
Marc said:
My virus checker just reported that it found and deleted a file infected with
the VB.aug worm. It also reported the shell32.dll as changed since the prior
run. I am running WXP Pro SP2 and am wondering: how is the best way to
replace the shell32.dll as a precaution? My Dell OS install CD will
apparently not allow replacement of ind OS files, etc., only a re-install of
the whole OS. Any pointers appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...

Open a Run command and type in:
regsvr32 shell32.dll click [OK]
Note the space between resvr32_shell32.dll.
You can Run this command also if the above didn't solve your problem:
sfc /scannow click [OK] and let it run it will take a while so be patient
and get your CD handy to insert it if it asked you to do so.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
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