CompEngPro
IS-IT--Management
My computer is sick with the blackworm virus, and I need help trying to get rid of it. Is there anyway I can remove it through the registry without using an antivirus program?
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--BlackWorm Virus-- <Urgent>
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electronicsfreak
Technical User
A virus is any type of malware that self replicates, so the answer is no. Download this from the link below and run it. Removing it just from the registry without taking out the main part will do no good as it will just reinstall the keys and continue to replicate.
There is a point in wisdom and knowledge that when you reach it, you exceed what is considered possible - Jason Schoon
There is a point in wisdom and knowledge that when you reach it, you exceed what is considered possible - Jason Schoon
By, the way, here's Symantec's removal tool:
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