A site 'quicknews.info' has changed homepage of Internet explorer & affected windows functions what to do?
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Discovered: January 6, 2007
Updated: February 13, 2007 1:03:12 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Imaut.U is a worm that spreads via Yahoo! Instant Messenger, Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger. The worm may attempt to download remote files on to the compromised computer and disable Windows Task Manager and Registry tools.
Discovered: January 6, 2007
Updated: February 13, 2007 1:03:12 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Run a full system scan.
4. Delete any values added to the registry.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. To disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP)
If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.
Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result, System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file on your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from all the other locations.
Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:
* How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore
* How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore
Note: When you are completely finished with the removal procedure and are satisfied that the threat has been removed, reenable System Restore by following the instructions in the aforementioned documents.
For additional information, and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article: Antivirus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder (Article ID: Q263455).
2. To update the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
* Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions:
o If you use Norton AntiVirus 2006, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.0, or newer products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated daily. These products include newer technology.
o If you use Norton AntiVirus 2005, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0, or earlier products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated weekly. The exception is major outbreaks, when definitions are updated more often.
* Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted daily. You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by the Intelligent Updater, refer to Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater).
The latest Intelligent Updater virus definitions can be obtained here: Intelligent Updater virus definitions. For detailed instructions read the document: How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater.
3. To run a full system scan
1. Start your Symantec antivirus program and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files.
* For Norton AntiVirus consumer products: Read the document: How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
* For Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise products: Read the document: How to verify that a Symantec Corporate antivirus product is set to scan all files.
2. Run a full system scan.
3. If any files are detected, follow the instructions displayed by your antivirus program.
Important: If you are unable to start your Symantec antivirus product or the product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, you may need to stop the risk from running in order to remove it. To do this, run the scan in Safe mode. For instructions, read the document, How to start the computer in Safe Mode. Once you have restarted in Safe mode, run the scan again.
After the files are deleted, restart the computer in Normal mode and proceed with the next section.
Warning messages may be displayed when the computer is restarted, since the threat may not be fully removed at this point. You can ignore these messages and click OK. These messages will not appear when the computer is restarted after the removal instructions have been fully completed. The messages displayed may be similar to the following:
Title: [FILE PATH]
Message body: Windows cannot find [FILE NAME]. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
4. To delete the value from the registry
Important: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified subkeys only. For instructions refer to the document: How to make a backup of the Windows registry.
1. Click Start > Run.
2. Type regedit
3. Click OK.
Note: If the registry editor fails to open the threat may have modified the registry to prevent access to the registry editor. Security Response has developed a tool to resolve this problem. Download and run this tool, and then continue with the removal.
4. Navigate to the subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mi...
5. In the right pane, delete the values:
"Task Manager" = "%Windir%\svchost.exe"
"Yahoo Messenger" = "%Windir%\system\svchost32.exe...
6. Navigate to the subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mic...
7. In the right pane, delete the value:
"NoRun" = "1"
8. Navigate to the subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Pol... Explorer\Control Panel
9. In the right pane, delete the value:
"Homepage" = "1"
10. Navigate to the subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mic...
11. In the right pane, restore the original values:
"DisableTaskMgr" = "1"
"DisableRegistryTools" = "1"
12. Navigate to the subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mic... Explorer\Main
13. In the right pane, restore the following entry to its previous value:
"Start Page" = "[http://]quicknews.info"
14. Navigate to the subkeys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Yah...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Yah...
15. In the right pane, delete the value:
"content url" = "[http://]quicknews.info"
16. Exit the Registry Editor
In other words, it's a virus.
Restore your computer to a previous date before you got this change.
Click on "Start",
then "All Programs",
then slide up to "Accessories",
then slide down to "System Tools",
and then slide down to "System Restore" and follow the instructions from there!
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most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
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Good Luck, Best Wishes!
Here are the Steps in removing the quicknews.info
1. Disconnect your computer from the Internet.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Open IE browser. Go to Tools>Internet Option>Programs. Click "Reset Web Setting">Yes.
3. Go to Tools>Internet Option, Click Delete files, Delete Cookies, and Clear History.
4. Go to Drive C > Document and Setting > ( the administrator folder). Clean the folders named Cookies, My Recent Document.
5. Under the folder open in #4, go to folder "Local Setting". If you cannot see any local setting, click Search (fond in the toolbar)>All Files and Folders then type Local Setting. Make sure that under the "More Advance Option", found below,the "Search Hidden Files and Folders" is checked before searching.
6. Under Local Setting folder, clean the folder Temp, Temporary Internet Files and History.
7. Delete the IEXPLORER icon found in your Desktop. This logo is different from the original IExplorer Logo. Also Delete the IEXPLORER found in your desktop with EXE function.
8. Restart Your computer. Run Antivirus for more clean up.
Note: If other threats are found and your anti virus is not working, follow the location folder where the threats are. Delete any recognized threat. Some verions of Avast or AVG may workout. Make sure to delete the exact name of the threat because you might delete some important components.
You don't have to buy other software to delete quicknews.info. Ignore those advertisers who are trying to give advice.
Goodluck!
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