Remove Virus and Malware with Online Virus Scanner

This procedure can remove common virus and malware threats on your computer using only free on-line anti-virus scanners.

Author:
PreciseSecurity

Operating System:
Windows ME/2000/XP

Requirements:
1. Internet connection
2. Administrative privilege (Windows 2000/XP)

Procedure:
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore in Windows XP. For Windows ME user, please click here.

Note: You must have an Administrator Privilege to be able to disable System Restore on Windows XP. It is advised to enable it after this procedure.

a) On the Desktop, Right Click on My Computer
b) Select the System Restore Tab
c) Mark the “Turn Off System Restore” to disable and UnMark to Enable
d) Click Apply on the Bottom of the Dialog Box to save the settings.
e) A message “This deletes all existing restore points” will appear, click Yes to disable.
f) Click OK.

2. Reboot computer in SafeMode with Networking (For Windows XP Only, Other OS may scan in Normal Starup Mode)

a) During BootUp process Press F8 continuously until selection appears
b) Use Arrow Up+Down to select SafeMode with Networking on the selections menu.
c) Hit Enter to proceed.

3. Connect to Internet and Scan with any of the following on-line Virus Scanner.

• Symantec Security Check | proceed
• TrendMicro Housecall | proceed
• Ewido Networks | proceed
• Panda ActiveScan | proceed
• BitDefender | proceed
• F-Secure | proceed

Note: Online Virus Scanner works with default Internet Explorer settings (Internet zone - Medium security level). If you have changed them, you may enable ActiveX and JavaScript from Tools->Internet Options->Security->Custom Level.

4. Thoroughly scan your computer with On-line Virus scanner and clean/delete all infected files.

5. Reboot computer and start it normally.

6. Do another scan to make sure that there are no threats present on your computer.

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