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    Can't get rid of olmarik trojan

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lvnatic, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. lvnatic

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    It removed by windows vista ID key and it slows my PC. I tried google but I couldn't find anything useful. I tried spyware doctor, combofix, nod 32 (as a 1st option but it only detects it, doesn't have the capability to delete it) so far. Any other options? I am desperate!
     
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    make sure you are running in safe mode when you do the scans as a lot of trojans are crafty and hang around
     
    MrDJ, Jun 5, 2011
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    I just learned about this. I have not used it.
    You probably already know about these but I'll post em anyway in case you don't.

    Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta
    Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta | Microsoft Connect
    There is also Microsoft Safety Scan http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

    Microsoft Security Essentials http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/mse.aspx
     
    gmoneyphatstyle, Jun 6, 2011
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    You can try HitmanPro3 or the already mentioned MBAM, to remove the infection and get your system running (at least more decently) again.

    However, I agree with the gist 'michael_recycled' linked to^.
    Either copy important data, that hasn't been backed up yet, to an USB memory stick or, if it's a lot of data, use a Bootable Linux CD and then copy data to an external device if necessary.
    Then wipe your drive/system partition and reinstall your OS.

    Perhaps not the advice you'd like at this point but when you've installed your OS+most used programs on a separate partition, (learn how to) make an image of the partition so that when the need arises, you can re-image in 10-15 minutes next time it might be needed.
     
    Baserk, Jun 6, 2011
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