W97M.Melissa.AA - Removal

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:06 AM
Also Known As: W97M.Melissa.O, W97M.Melissa.Variant
Type: Macro


Run LiveUpdate to obtain the most recent virus definitions, and then run a full system scan.
  1. (Optional) Remove the "x" value from the registry key:

    HKEY_USERS\.Default\Software\Microsoft\Office\

    NOTE: This value does no harm. In fact, if its value data is already set to "y", it will prevent the mass emailing.

Writeup By: Andy Cianciotto
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