Characteristics
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Turns off anti virus applications
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Allows others to access the computer
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Reduces system security
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Records keystrokes
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Installs itself in the registry
Affected Operating Systems
Recovery Instructions:
Please follow the instructions for removing worms.
You will also need to edit the following registry entries, if they are present. Please read the warning about editing the registry.
At the taskbar, click Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press Return. The registry editor opens.
Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. On the 'Registry' menu, click 'Export Registry File'. In the 'Export range' panel, click 'All', then save your registry as Backup.
Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE entries:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
xpupdate
updates.exe
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
xpupdate
updates.exe
and delete them if they exist.
Close the registry editor.