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MSM Picture Virus

Sundy · 2008-02-10 00:43:33

First off lets everybody point and laugh, i got the msn picture virus. With that out of the way yes i know im an ass for opening the file. So im wondering if anybody can help me out and tell me how to get rid of this virus. Preferably without re-installing windows.. If you dont know what the virus is its one that keeps…

10-02-2008 12:43am

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First off lets everybody point and laugh, i got the msn picture virus.

With that out of the way yes i know im an ass for opening the file. So im wondering if anybody can help me out and tell me how to get rid of this virus. Preferably without re-installing windows..

If you dont know what the virus is its one that keeps sending zip files to all your contacts on msn with very realistic titles.

thanks

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#2 10-02-2008 2:14am

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for virus removal check this
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1009

this would be the place for discussion on what makes this picture exploit different from the previous ones

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#3 10-02-2008 2:16am

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My bad..Anyway after 2 hours of searching i managed to nail the little bugger.

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#4 10-02-2008 2:28am

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Sundy wrote: »

i managed to nail the little bugger.

congrats

*must resist urge*
*me fails*

Send in a pictures or it didn't happen

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