I contracted the virus via a Trojan "Troj_small.AA.5" which I got through Surfing with my firewall disabled DOH!!!! So you may wish to check for trojans on your PC while you're at it !!!
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It's a virus which copies itself into new files every time a file containing it is opened.
Tired of the startpage.8.A virus then check the website for removal instruction http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.startpage.html This is security response website of symantec antivirus group.
Macro viruses use Microsoft Word and Excel's capabilities to embed code and programs into the document. When the document is opened, the macro virus is executed and infects your computer.
Malware and virus can infect all kinds of files.
The Ghetto Media Files are the trash files that help with viruses. They are like an open gate to a virus. They are bad but if you do not have them, your computer would shut down by itself. They are there for a reason and if you download files to them a virus will attach to your computer. Some Viruses are The Ropetelka Virus, The Kindle Yah Vrius, The Ponderwonder Virus, The Opalgogue Virus, The Fish n' Hook Virus, The Yankee Rock Virus, and The Google Informat Virus.
For support within the United States and Canada, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338). This is the Microsoft virus line, the call is free if you call them they will walk you though the steps for virus removal
For support within the United States and Canada, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338). This is the Microsoft virus line, the call is free if you call them they will walk you though the steps for virus removal
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microsoft has a tool to get rid of the virus. i went to the windows update and it only works for windows 2000 and later. it will not work on windows 95 or 98
One product for removing a virus from an external hard drive is Malwarebytes Antimalware. Once the virus is removed, the files should reappear.
They are normally not dangerous, but it is possible to bind these files with an executable for a virus but a virus scan on those files would remove any possible dangers.