Anti-CMOS Virus Infection - HELP! (PC)
Ulrich Pinkernell
: Using the latest version of scan V.2.1.1., one of my computers was found
: to be infected with the "Anti CMOS" virus. Previously, version 117 of
: scan identified the problem as a generic MBR virus.
:
: As a remover was not as yet available with V.2.1.1. of scan, does anyone
: know of what solutions I have, as I'd like to regain the use of the
: computer.
I had the same problem. Also the latest version of F-PROT found this virus
but did not remove it directly, but there was the option to overwrite the
Master Boot Record (MBR).
I did this myself with FDISK /MBR and the virus has gone. :)
A third Anti-Virus-Program (SD-Scan , commercial) found this virus as
a new version: Stoned (AntiCMOS) -virus, but it also was not able to
remove it.
You should save your data before usig fdisk /mbr. The possible
infected floppy- disks you can use later by copying your files from it
and formating them. Possibly you have to install your DOS-system
files by SYS c: (from a clean DOS-Boot-disk !! :)
Paul
: Using the latest version of scan V.2.1.1., one of my computers was found
: to be infected with the "Anti CMOS" virus. Previously, version 117 of
: scan identified the problem as a generic MBR virus.
:
: As a remover was not as yet available with V.2.1.1. of scan, does anyone
: know of what solutions I have, as I'd like to regain the use of the
: computer.
I have the same problem so would really appreciate any information.
Even reformatted the hard-drive from "clean" floppy disks and when
the PC is booted from hard drive - the virus is still there!
HELP Please!
Paul
Lim Beng Cheng
try FrontLine. This program complements your existing anti-virus
software and FrontLine can detect and remove any boot virus - past,
present and future. If you want more info, please drop me a email or
drop a message in this newsgroup.
FrontLine is currently the most reliable software to deal with boot viruses.
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Lim Beng Cheng
Hiwire Computer & Security Pte Ltd
hiw...@solomon.technet.sg