Discovered: March 31, 2000
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:51:02 AM
Also Known As: BAT.Chode.Worm, Chode, Foreskin, BAT911, 911 Worm, W95.Firkin, Worm.Firkin, BAT/Firkin.Worm
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
To remove BAT911.Worm from a computer that is already infected, please follow these steps:
CAUTION: The following instructions have you delete a folder and three files from your computer. Make sure that you select and delete only the folder and files that are specified.
- Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
- Using Windows Explorer, delete the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Chode
- Delete the following files:
C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp\Ashield.pif
C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp\Netstat.pif
C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp\Winsock.vbs
- Run a full system scan.
Writeup By: Raul Elnitiarta
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