W97M.Melissa.A - Removal

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: March 26, 1999
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:58:24 AM
Also Known As: W97M.Mailissa
Type: Macro
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
  1. Start Norton AntiVirus (NAV), and make sure that NAV is configured to scan all files. For instructions on how to do this, read the document How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
  2. Run a full system scan.
  3. If any files are detected as infected by W97M.Melissa.A , click Repair.


Writeup By: Raul K. Elnitiarta
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