I am unable to get the virus repaired?

10 thoughts on “I am unable to get the virus repaired?”

1. sum says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   Virus – is a program written to alter the way a computer operates, without the permission or knowledge of the user, it hides in other program files. It replicates itself and executes.To know more about how viruses attaches itself to computers and to learn how to combat them. Check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/combatproblems

2. Sly_Old_Mole says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   A worm is a malware that is designed to propagate and spread across networks. Worms are known to propagate using one or several of different transmission vectors like email, IRC, network shares, instant messengers (IM), and peer-to-peer (P2P) networks.

   Worms do not infect files, but may carry one or more payloads, such as computer security compromise and information theft.

   Worms typically modify system settings to automatically start. Users may need to terminate worms before they can be deleted. Also, restoring affected systems may require procedures other than scanning with an antivirus program.

   Do a free online scan:

   http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

   http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

3. SaintKathy says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   I may agree with SUNFLARE
   SVCHOST.EXE is a system processes that your OS is using
   of course "none of those ANTIVIRUS" can delete the infected file(s). Especially AVG "don’t work", I REALLY REALLY TRUST AVG!!!
   I encountered lots of virus attacks.
   That virus infects SVCHOST.EXE or any memory or the main OS files to avoid being deleted easily.
   Whether you reinstall it or reformat your OS.

4. Arun k says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   My system was also infected by this worm last week. I repaired it. This is what I did…Make another administrative user account. Delete the previous account and run your anti virus software in ur new account. Make sure that you do not boot ur system after creating a new account

5. foiz5000 says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   Trend micro’s suggestion is on this page:

   http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM%5FSOHANAD%2EB&VSect=Sn

   Dunno if it’ll work though.

6. SunFlare says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe is a system file if you are using wind xp Operating syst

   if you delete this your comp will no longer work
   the workaround is try to repair this in safe mode

   otherwise , turn the comp on
   insert the wind xp cd
   click start–run and type sfc /scannow and click ok
   sfc means system file checker
   after the command is given , windows will start verifying whether the proper system files are present
   svchost.exe is infec with virus coding right now
   it will try to replace it . good luck

7. Benji P says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   Go to

   http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?s_cid=get

   its from microsoft and its free
   it will scan your comp and it will get rid of the worm
   also try some of there other stuff like tune up to improve your system = ]

8. kenetoy says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   Easiest solution, but you have to trust me. Download AVG anti-virus. It’s a free anti-virus recommended by a whole bunch of reviewers. It will delete them for you. If you have a really bad virus, then you might have to reformat your hard drive because those are really, really hard to get rid of unless you get professional help. Is your computer slowing down any??

9. xyz1016 says:

   April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   boot in safe mode and delete the virus. not all virus can be fixed.

10. Jack_The_Bull says:

    April 22, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    svchost.exe – svchost – Process Information
    Process File: svchost.exe or svchost
    Process Name: Microsoft Service Host Process

    Description:
    svchost.exe is a system process belonging to the Microsoft Windows Operating System which handles processes executed from DLLs. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

    Note: svchost.exe is a process registered as a backdoor vulnerability which may be installed for malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. If unaccounted for, this process should be removed immediately.

    Note: svchost.exe is a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

    Note: svchost.exe is a process belonging to Microsoft Service Host Process. This could also be a stealth monitoring software that sits in the background and tracks all activities such as keyboard input (including websites visited, passwords etc.) This information can be sent to third parties through email or ftp uploads. If you did not intentionally install this program make sure you remove it to protect your privacy.
    http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/svchost/
    ———————————–
    Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything.

    To get in safe mode tap F8 when booting you computer.
    Choose "Safe mode with network".
    Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
    Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
    When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.
    Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).
    Do a full scan. If you find something, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.

    **NOTE: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.

    When no one of these scanners are showing anything your computer is clean and you can reboot back to normal mode.
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    Now you need to get a antivirus program, a firewall and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don’t have it.
    I use Norton Internet Security on my desktop running XP Home SP2.
    On my laptop i have Ubuntu 7.04. No security needed in Linux, but i have antivirus and firewall.

    Here are some free programs.

    Antivirus Protection.
    BitDefender Anti-Virus Free. http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en–BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
    Avast Anti-Virus Free. http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
    AVG Anti-Virus Free. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
    Avast Virus Cleaner – free virus removal tool. http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

    Firewall Protection.
    ZoneAlarm Firewall Free. http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=34std&ctry=&lang=nb&lid=trial_zaFamily
    Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
    * Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts.
    Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet.
    Use ZoneAlarm if you normally use Windows Firewall.
    Disable Windows Firewall after downloading ZoneAlarm if it’s not done automatically.

    Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. If you want real-time scanning capabilities, consider upgrading to Ad-Aware 2007 Plus for real-time protection against spyware, all the time.

    SUPERAntiSpyware Free. http://www.superantispyware.com/

    AVG Anti-spyware Free. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5

    Spybot-S&D Free. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
    Spybot – Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven’t intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don’t see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there’s no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.

    AVG Anti-Rootkit Free. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/39798/lng/us/tpl/v5
    AVG Anti-Rootkit is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art technology for detection and removal of rootkits. rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like Trojans or keyloggers on your computer. If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to find the malware on your PC. AVG Anti-Rootkit gives you the power to find and delete the rootkit and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding.

    CCleaner free.
    CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it’s fast and contains NO spyware or adware. http://www.ccleaner.com/

    *NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
    Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.
    Also scan with online scanners sometimes.

    Hope this could help you.
    Good luck.

    JTB

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