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Posted by Malke on July 20, 2005, 11:54 pm
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>>TENTHOM wrote:
>>
>>> I was download a typing program last nite when my AVG poped up and
>>> said virus detected. Ran a complete test with AVG. was able to
>>> quarentine 1 of 4. The
>>> other 3 under status tell me its an embeded object? 1 is a trojan
>>> horse
>>> java/class loader the other 2 say java / byte verify. i ran
>>> spybotsearch and destory and ad-aware sse personal and Microsoft
>>> Anti spyware. All programs removed a BUNCH of crap but those three
>>> won't leave me alone plz. help!!!
>>>
>>> Teneille
>>
>>Clear the Java cache:
>>
>>Start>Settings>Control Panel>Java applet>Cache>Clear or follow the
>>same path to the Java applet and then to General>Settings>Delete
>>files.
>>
>>Make sure all your anti-malware programs are using updated definitions
>>and you do the scans in Safe Mode. Here are general malware removal
>>steps to help you do a systematic cleaning:
>>
>>http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>>
>>Malke
>
> I didn't know about cleaning the Java cache, Malke. Thanks for
> posting that information!
>
> I had to select Classic View in Control Panel to see the "Java
> Plug-in" item. I don't know where it is in Category View.
That's a good point about Classic vs. Category View. I can't stand
Category View and I have no idea where it would be in that View.
Easiest thing would be to change to Classic View, find the applet, and
switch back to Category View if so desired I suppose.
Best,
Malke
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