Discovered: July 18, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:52 AM
Type: Virus
Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
- Start Norton AntiVirus (NAV), and run a full system scan, making sure that NAV is set to scan all files.
- Delete any files detected as W32.HLLO.Videoinf. If necessary, replace them from a clean backup.
- If the payload has run, and you have not yet restarted the computer, follow these steps before doing so:
NOTE: (For Windows Me users only) Due to the file protection process in Windows Me, there may be a backup copy of the file you are about to edit in the C:\Windows\Recent folder. We recommend that you delete this file before you continue with the steps in this section. To do so using Windows Explorer, go to C:\Windows\Recent, and, in the right pane, select the Autoexec.bat file and delete it. It will be regenerated as a copy of the file that you are about to edit when you save your changes to that file.
- Click Start, and then click Run.
- Type the following, and then click OK.
edit c:\autoexec.bat
The MS-DOS Editor opens.
- Remove any lines that contain the command format, such as format c:
- Click the File menu, and then click Save.
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- Click the File menu, and then click Exit.
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha
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