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Trojans + reformating

esperanza · 2007-01-12 12:58:38

Should one reformat Windows after the detection of a Trojan on the C Drive?

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12-01-2007 1:58pm

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Should one reformat Windows after the detection of a Trojan on the C Drive?

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#2 12-01-2007 3:10pm
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As a very final alternative. Better to delete the intruder with AV and then close whatever hole it came in through.

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#3 12-01-2007 4:48pm
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Not necessary to reformat just yet. Find out where the trojan came from by tracking the file that it infected.

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