How do I remove Brontok from my computer?
By tusquare
@tusquare (74)
Nigeria
July 9, 2007 6:11am CST
I always get pop-ups on my computer system warning me of a virus called Brontok, what is the best anti-virus which I can use to remove it from my computer because I can no longer access some files in my system?
3 responses
@braveheart07 (2601)
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Start with checking for malware causes to your problem. Install Super Antspyware. Run it in safe mode. Allow it to quarantine whatever it finds.
www.superantispyware.com
Run the online scan for BitDefender in normal mode. Allow it to quarantine whatever it finds.
www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Once the computer has been scanned, download the following program:
McAfee AVERT Stinger
This program will scan your computer for the most common worms, trojans, and viruses that are currently in the wild. Instructions for using this program can be found on the McAfee stinger page.
Be sure to put a check in the box by "Auto Clean" before you do the scan. If it finds anything that it cannot clean, have it delete it or make a note of the file location, so you can delete it yourself.
After you have done this and no success, please read and follow all instructions in the pinned topic titled "Preparation Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis Log." You may perform some of these steps by visiting www.bleepingcomputer.com. There, you can contact one of the HJT Team Experts for assistance. A member of the Team will talk to you through, step by step, on how to clean your computer.
Good luck!
Hope, this will solve your problem.
Regards,
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@free2all (72)
• Singapore
9 Jul 07
Here is the link for the removal tool specially for "Brontok"
http://wirusy.antivirenkit.pl/en/szczepionki/Brontok.html
Hope this helps
@luodepo (29)
• China
9 Jul 07
this kind of virus have invaded mu pc, but i think it's very easy to get rid fo it. you can remove it by hand, you can also a kind of anti-virus special for Brontok, you can get it via internet,i want to give you a url, but i'm afraid it's not convenient for you , because all the website are in Chinese. good luck to you!