W32.randex.AZ virus

[Ed Chessor]

Norton tells me I have this in WINNT/SYSTEM32/EXECDLL.EXE.

Norton says access to this is denied. Explorer tells me
this file was modified in November 2003

How do I get rid of this virus? I have my Windows 2000 CD.

Ed C

 

[Diana Smith [MSFT]]

Hello Ed,

Getting rid of virus is a function of your anti-virus software.

Description: W32.Randex.AZ is a worm that spreads through shared network
drives and opens random ports. It can receive instructions from a channel on
a IRC server from the author of the worm.

Threat Level: a) Damage: Low, b) Distribution: Low

Removal / Help:
- To remove this Virus and keep your computer protected from future
Viruses we recommend purchasing Norton AntiVirus Software.
- If your Norton AntiVirus software is current then you can get
information about Removal Instructions at the following webpage:

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.randex.az.html

Thank You.

Diana.

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