Run MS config terminates after 2 seconds

[Anne]

I believe that my computer has a virus. Everytime I try
to run msconfig the screen flashes for 2 seconds and then
disappears. I had this problem once before and I need to
find a way to access the configuration utility to delete
the virus, where can I get instructions on how to do this?

 

[Guest]

Scan for viruses AND spyware:

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

This may be helpful too:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html

Good Luck!
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[Bruce Chambers]

I believe that my computer has a virus. Everytime I try
to run msconfig the screen flashes for 2 seconds and then
disappears. I had this problem once before and I need to
find a way to access the configuration utility to delete
the virus, where can I get instructions on how to do this?

The type of behavior you describe 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

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

Panda ActiveScan - Free online scanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

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Bruce Chambers

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