winfat32.exe tries to access the internet

[bobw]

I recently installed Zone Alarm Pro on my Windows XP pc at home. In a very short time I started getting notices that winfat32.exe was trying to access the internet. As a rule I did not let it out, but was wondering if it may have a valid reason for going onto the internet. When I searched the internet for information on winfat32.exe I found references to the ILOVEYOU virus, is there a chance that my pc has been infected? I have been running the beta version of Norton 2002 because it did not appear that McAfee supports XP. Any information on what may be happening?
Bob




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[Kento]

Yeah you're infected. winfat32.exe appears to be installed by the loveletter virus. Run a scan here:

http://housecall.antivirus.com/

There's removal info including a fix tool for loveletter here:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/vbs.loveletter.a.html

 

[bobw]

Kento,
Thanks for the info, is there any valid need for the file winfat32.exe or can it/should it be deleted?



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[Kento]

It was created by the virus so it should be deleted. There are others you'll want to look for and delete so see that link I gave you if you haven't yet.

 

[bobw]

At one point I changed the extension to .doc and the I could actually read the file, if I wasn't in the middle of this it would be interesting! Thank you for your help.
Bob



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