Palm.Phage.Dropper - Removal

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: September 22, 2000
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:50:26 AM
Also Known As: PalmOS/Phage.963, PalmOS/Phage.963.dr
Type: Virus


To remove this virus:
  1. Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
  2. Start Norton AntiVirus (NAV), and then run a full system scan, making sure that NAV is set to scan all files.
  3. Delete any files detected as Palm.Phage.Dropper.
  4. Delete the .prc file that Norton AntiVirus detects as Palm.Phage.Dropper from the Palm Desktop backup folder.
  5. If Palm.Phage.Dropper is detected on your desktop computer, you should do a hard reset of your Palm OS device, and perform a hot sync.


Writeup By: Motoaki Yamamura
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