SecurityRisk.First4DRM - Removal

Removal Tool
Symantec Security Response has developed a removal tool for SecurityRisk.First4DRM. Use this removal tool first, as it is the easiest way to remove this risk.

The tool can be found here: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FixRyknos.exe

The current version of the tool is v1.0.1 and will have a digital signature timestamp equivalent to Thursday, November 10, 2005 3:57:31 PM PST

Note: The date and time displayed will be adjusted to your time zone, if your computer is not set to the Pacific time zone.

It has been reported that a computer with this security risk on it may also have other security risks installed. Symantec recommends that the following steps be carried out:

1. Run the Removal Tool.
2. Update the definitions by starting the Symantec program and running LiveUpdate.
3. Run a full system scan to detect any other security risks on the computer.
4. If the scan detects any further security risks, check for removal tools at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security.risks.tools.list.html
5. If there are no removal tools for the security risks that are detected, follow the manual removal instructions listed in the risk report.

Manual Removal
WARNING: Removing this security risk manually may damage the compromised computer's operating system and may violate the manufacturer's end-user license agreement.

Symantec Security Response strongly recommends installing the software update provided by the manufacturer. The latest version removes the security risk from the compromised computer and replaces it with an updated version of the XCP software. This update is available at the following URL:

http://cp.sonybmg.com/xcp/english/updates.html

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