The W32/Pate.b.worm Virus - is anyone conversant with this little nasty?
By michael666
@michael666 (613)
China
October 1, 2006 10:52pm CST
My computer has been infected by this and I don't know how to get rid of it-- does anyone here know how to kill it? I need it DEAD!!!
1 response
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
2 Oct 06
Try this:
Download the McAfee Internet worm removal tool, Stinger:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99455.htm
1) If you are using WinME or WinXP, disable System Restore
http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm
2) Reboot your PC into Safe Mode
3) Using McAfee Stinger, perform a Full Scan of your platform and clean/delete any
infectors found
4) If you are using WinME or WinXP,Re-enable System Restore and re-apply any
System Restore preferences, (e.g. HD space to use suggested 200 ~ 400MB),
reboot your PC.
5) If you are using WinME or WinXP, create a new Restore point
