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Other => Viruses and worms => Topic started by: athome34GBK on September 09, 2010, 12:30:51 PM
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Hi,
I updated avast! from version 4.8 to 5.0.677 on Sept.7/10. Please help as this problem below has just occurred and I have no idea what to do. See my OS in the picture below.
On the Boot scan that ran when I opened the computer this virus problem showed up.
1] File Name Severity Status
C:\HP\BIN\EndProcess.exe Low PUP:Win32:Killapp..
2] Actions taken All results show
Repair /Move to Chest/Delete Error:The system cannot find the file specified
When I ran the boot scan the options to scan the 2 other areas were ticked in the scan settings. Resuts: All Scan Results above.
In order to proceed from the boot scan I had to tick Ignore and then the total scan proceeded.
1] Please help me know what to do with this infected file. Is there a way to clean it up?
2] Can it spread to other areas of my computer and can it infect others via emailing?
Thank you , athome34GBK
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win32:killapp detection http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60681.0
A PUP (potentially unwanted program) http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid14_gci1066761,00.html
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Don't know much about virus but you may want to look at my similar problem which i think may be a false alert
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=63669.0
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I have read the info on the links you gave me. Now it seems the same file has appeared in my virus chest. { Snap pic below} I now have a basic understanding of PUP.
I think I can delete this file now but do not know if I should leave it in the chest awhile to see if things run alright.
What do you think? Much appreciated, athome34GBK
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I think I can delete this file now but do not know if I should leave it in the chest awhile to see if things run alright.
Clean, Quarantine, or Delete?
http://antivirus.about.com/b/2007/03/11/clean-quarantine-or-delete.htm
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Thank you, this is a very helpful link and article. avast! 5.0.667 is a great pruduct. Why be nervous to use the Chest! Much appreciated, athome34GBK