pagefile.sys infected

[CARLIN]

During a virus scan I receive this message: pagefile.sys infected by a trojan. "action recommended: move to chest". when I press ok, I get this: pagefile.sys cannot be processed
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[nmb]

try this:

enable avast boot time scan, see : http://www.digitalred.com/avast-boot-time.php (if found anything, better to move it to chest)
and if asked to restart, do not restart until you have done this too:

this will clear the page file on shutdown of the system
Here are the steps to configure this setting:

    * Click Start
    * Click Control Panel
    * Click Administrative Tools
    * Click Local Security Policy
    * Click the "+" next to Local Policies
    * Click Security Options
    * Doubleclick "Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile"
    * Select the "Enabled" radio button
    * Click OK

come back and report.

nmb

[CARLIN]

Thank you,mmb!
   I'll follow the steps you recommend and I gonna let you know the results.
   I really appreciate your help.
   Sorry for any redaction mistake: english is not my native languaje

[nmb]

Sorry for any redaction mistake: english is not my native languaje

not mine too. 

nmb

[CARLIN]

 
I did as you told me and no more virus!
There's no way to express my gratitude. You are very nice person and I am sure there's a lot of guys whom got your help.
   One last question:should I turn off "erase pagefile....." again?

[CARLIN]

I mean:"Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile.  Should I enable this off?

[Hermite15]

I mean:"Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile.  Should I enable this off?

no, if you solved your issue you can turn that off, otherwise, depending on your page file size, this will unnecessarily slow down your reboot/shut down times.

[Lisandro]

I mean:"Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile.  Should I enable this off?

Not necessary. Next boot, a new file will be created.

[CARLIN]

Again: thanks a lot!!

[nmb]

you can disable it if you want.

you are welcome.

Glad I could help.

nmb