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Old 06-09-2008, 04:31 PM
Jorge Cervantes
 
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Re: Q on vtUlJbyw.dll
Thanks Malke,

Then, how can I delete it? As described before, it could not remove it
even under Safe Mode.
Is there any trick to remove malware under such case? Jorge



"Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> Jorge Cervantes wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> AVG 8.0 continuously notifies this morning that
>> "c:\WINDOWS\system32\vtUlJbyw.dll" is a virus.
>> I could not find a single file on vtUlJbyw.dll when googled.
>> I believe that this file introduced when YouTube Downloader was
>> installed. I could not remove this file under safe mode.
>> Could someone tell me whether this is a virus or not?
>> Jorge

>
> It probably is non-viral malware, which can be just as bad. It's common
> that
> malware files are randomly named so unsurprising that you found nothing on
> Google. In fact, finding nothing on Google is a strong indication that a
> file is malware.
>
> Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Include scanning with David Lipman's Multi_AV and follow instructions to
> do
> all scans in Safe Mode.
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Multi-AV - instructions
> http://tinyurl.com/yoeru3 - download link and more instructions
>
> You can also check to see if there are targeted removal steps for your
> malware here:
> Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html
>
> When all else fails, get guided help. Choose one of the specialty forums
> listed at the first link. Register and read its posting FAQ. DO NOT POST
> LOGS IN THE MS NEWSGROUPS.
>
> Standard disclaimer: I can't see and test your computer myself, so these
> are
> just suggestions based on many years of being a professional computer
> tech;
> suggestions based on what you've written. You should not take my
> suggestions as a definitive diagnosis. If you can't do the work yourself
> (and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), take the
> machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent
> of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops
> are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be
> so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. If possible,
> have
> all your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> Don't Panic!



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