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Last answer on Oct 29, 2009 4:29:00 pm GMT Mr. Bridge, on Sep 6, 2008 12:53:30 pm BST 
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Hello, To whom who might help me (Mr. Ali ?)
It seems that I have succeeded to get rid of virus "autorun.inf" by downloading, updating, and running AVG 8.0.
But I can still not open hidden files or folders, and I can still not open my C or D drive directly from "My Computer"
Is the virus still there ?
How can I know for sure and how to get rid of it for ever ?

Kindly Mr. Bridge (in some troubled water right now)

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kannan, on Oct 4, 2008 12:22:07 pm BST
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First run your system in safe mode, then go to your my computer properties and enable the system restore function.
then restart your computer and run in command prompt mode. in the command mode type the following.
ATTRIB Autorun.inf -H -S -R.
if the file is found in the Drive then give.
DEL Autorun.inf.
<similarly you can do it for all drives. but you have to restart your system for each drive.>

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ad, on Jan 1, 2009 8:27:34 am GMT
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Hi..my AVG 8.0 shows AUTORUN.INF wenever i insert my pendrive in my PC...i delete it each and every time but it keeps on showing..i also formatted the pen drive...yet its showing..wat do i do.???? i'm using WINDOWS XP, AMKETTE is the name of my pendrive...

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guru, on Jan 13, 2009 5:07:50 am GMT
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Hii the virus is in your compter just instal symantec and run the scan it will delete

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senthil, on Feb 2, 2009 8:26:35 am GMT
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Hi dude,
follow the steps to control the virus.
1 dont install more then one antivirus software(if there is too many antivirus software install remove any one as u prefer) .

2 update ur antivirus defination (symantec ,macfee,etc).

3 disable the system restore option in my computer >system properties>system restore>disable .(if it is not disabled virus will start to spread)

4 run windows live update to ensure all pathces are updated ,if its not update then update the windows pathes

4 reboot the system and press f8 and select safe mode.

5 run full scan with ur antivirus software

6 delete virus which detected by antivirus software .

7 ensure antivirus and windows update to be upto date
all the very best

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jz, on Feb 8, 2009 5:16:16 am GMT

Hi,
My operation System is Windows XP..I recently tried to open some movie sites and from then onwards I've been facing issues with my system...AM having Norton Anti Virus, but I think the cirus in my system is not lettin it run..Every one min interval, i get a pop box sayin " your computer has security risk..Please scan for virus" I hit the cancel button and a web page opens which shows anykuy.com and shows not available.......

Could u please tell me how to tackle this error

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VIJAY, on Feb 18, 2009 5:57:50 pm GMT
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[;EASE GOVE ,ME SOLUATION HOW TO REMOVE FORM COMPUTER AS WELL A

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selvan, on Mar 12, 2009 2:04:44 pm GMT
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Use quick heal antivirus and scan ur pen drive, delete the virus.
install

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novace, on Sep 10, 2009 6:17:14 pm BST

Quick hael's all updated latest trial version didn't even detect autorun.inf in my cd.
avira trial version was stuck at the pt. it found it,but atleast i could see its name

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Anonomys, on Apr 7, 2009 3:39:06 pm BST

This is a message for the user named "ad".

The reason the autorun.inf file continues to show is because it is being continuously copied to every available drive on your system... I know this because I recently got a virus... so, In order to better understand how they work so that I could get rid of it... I researched how to make one... To manually delete it you will need to delete certain registry values in order to prevent it from autorunning on system startup... however; I do not know what version of the virus you have... That being the case, you should probably get some professional help.

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Ramsay, on May 3, 2009 3:44:57 pm BST

HI,
Me too h'v the same prob.I h'v applied several ways to overcome this autorun.inf like installing the Tweak,freecommander,through command mode,etc.Even when I plug a pendrive into my laptop, Avast antivirus says that "A virus has been detected" the same AutoRun.inf.I got rid of it in removing.When I went for a new Usb pen drive, the autorun.inf went into it too.

Kindly send me inreply when you find a way to crack it as me.

Thanks & Regards
Ramesh

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rg, on Oct 3, 2009 4:21:04 pm BST

Use kaspersky antivirus . It will definetly solve ur problem trust me.

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adnan, on Jun 3, 2009 10:03:33 am BST

Friends,

see when ever i use this AVG 8, i can see the same error, recently i format my system and put avast and there is no issue with mine now,, i think there is some file with compatibility issue between AVG 8 nad Xp.. also i tried Norton and bit diffender,, i see no such issues, so better to format and use any other antivirus,,

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sham, on Jun 16, 2009 2:32:45 am BST

Hi
imy pc and all pen drive is infected with autorun.inf and u.com virus pls help me to remove it

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manojit, on Jun 20, 2009 7:55:48 pm BST
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Hii......i am facing a new problem.....when ever i insert my transend pendrive and my nokia 3110 with my computer then ''autorun.inf'' virus is activated.after scannig these device with avast antivirus 4.8 the same virus activated.....formatting these device the '' autorun.inf'' virus can not be removed.....please give me the procedure or tell me the name of the software to remove this virus from pendrive or from mobile phone.........

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kumar, on Jul 8, 2009 10:25:07 am BST
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Hi


you install ESCAN Antivirus then update that software after restart a system u make full scan bootable every thing washout

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rg, on Oct 3, 2009 4:23:02 pm BST

Kaspersky antivirus will solve ur problem.

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lee, on Jul 21, 2009 12:18:14 pm BST
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Dili na kailangan pang i remove or etc. you better flame your computer...

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kota, on Jan 13, 2009 10:56:05 am GMT

Whether this procedure has to be done in safe mode or normal mode? i mean after enabling system restore in safe mode whether windows to be rstarted in safe mode or Normal mode

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guru, on Jan 13, 2009 10:59:23 am GMT

Normaol mode only instal symantec and update it

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BAMBAM, on Mar 29, 2009 6:28:33 pm BST

Hi, good day

what if i can't start in safe mode, the only way i can start is in normal.

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puneet.pingle, on Jan 15, 2009 10:34:21 am GMT
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Hi Kannan

I try to remove the file with the given procidure.but it is giving error :- file not found..

but when i am typing autorun.inf in root drive it is opening the file......

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pankaj, on Jul 25, 2009 5:34:56 pm BST

Just partition your hard disk and install Linux in the other partition. After that boot in Linux and open your windows partition and delete the infected files. This procedure work for thumbs.db also. If the file is locked unlock it with any software available on the net the boot it in windows. One can even use live DVD of Linux.

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jailani, on Jan 21, 2009 5:24:07 am GMT
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Hi Kannan, My computer does not start in Safe Mode. What should i do?
When Press F8 , the message i get is " select the booting drive"
how to go to safe mode

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Manish, on Feb 4, 2009 7:04:02 am GMT

Thanks friend for giving me such a great trick..............

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baba, on Feb 6, 2009 3:40:30 pm GMT
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I am removing the autorun.inf other window i am rmove autorun.inf and m0vnonh.bat file but iam click the drive open the another driver and folder opten is not show the hidden driver plese help me

from baba

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guru, on Mar 17, 2009 10:45:59 am GMT

Hey,

What is the Trick........
Because i'm Also Having the Same Problem.....
Help ME...!

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taylocan, on Apr 2, 2009 7:22:14 pm BST

You must use flash disinfector named small program.it leaves autorun.inf named folders in c: and example e: means your usb memory.and it makes it after deleting the autorun.inf virĂźs from your usb memory.as you know as you delete this virĂźs from your usb memory if you dont plug out the flash disk and you make a newer scan it makes right and dont find it once again.but if you plug out the usbmemeory and plugit in once again the anti autorun.inf program finds it for many times like this.i used as finding autorun.inf virĂźs the combofix security program to find the autorun.inf virĂźs .anyway generally most of the security program detects this virĂźs.the trouble is ommiting this virĂźs for dont come again.whatever i do i couldnot success to delete this virĂźs permanently.but at last i saw alink means flash disinfector program.it is a very small program.i ran it and it firstly deleted this virĂźs from c: and from my plugged usb memory in to the laptop .then it created a secret folder in c: and f: then my usbfolder.named autorun.inf folder.after used this program how much i use it for times no program could find autorun.inf virĂźs no place of my computer and or to delete it.it means i succeeded to ommit autorun.inf virĂźs permanently.but you mustnot delete or format the flashdisinfector program done and created autorun.inf folder in the usb memory.every formatted the usb memory i advise you flashdisinfector use and make a actually solution to prevent autorun.inf virĂźs non infecting your usb once again.my proof it that before using flashdisinfector usbflashdisk virĂźs remove program every times found this virĂźs after used flash disinfector program no kind non of the security program can find this virĂźs because it was permanently ommmitted.really ommitted .

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lucky, on Sep 8, 2009 12:32:57 pm BST
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Tell me how to remove ''autorun inf ''. virus from my computer.

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kanna, on Mar 1, 2009 1:18:34 am GMT

Hi, brother,
my problem, im unable to install avast.
I formatted my system recently which has avast installed onit previously,
but when im trying to install now, the system is restarting automatically.
what i hav to do?
kindly reply...

Thank u.

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SURFER, on Mar 7, 2009 7:39:35 pm GMT

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hemant, on Mar 29, 2009 8:14:55 am BST

Hii kannan
I have used command prompt's command as said by you to delete my autorun.inf. .
but it is not removed, I have also used autorun remover to delete it, but it wasn't delete.

<This virus spread in my all directories.> so what should i do now??????

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BAMBAM, on Mar 29, 2009 6:20:20 pm BST

HI GOOD DAY.. IM HOPING YOU CAN HELP ME. MY LAPTOP IS INFECTED WITH SOME KIND OF VIRUS. I CANT UPDATE MY ANTI VIRUS PROGRAM IT'S MALWAREBYTES. AND I CANT GO TO ANY SITED RELATED TO ANTI MALWARE. HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS. THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY

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faisal, on Apr 6, 2009 9:19:05 am BST

Thank full to you plz answer me|problems @not valid for win32@

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nez987, on Apr 17, 2009 4:24:56 pm BST

Just use some of this tools like, autorum eater or autorum remover but if that dont work i recomend you to get the antivirus kasperkay.

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Ramesh, on May 28, 2009 10:00:21 am BST
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After selecting safe mode ,again same thing system not open its be log off. ? what to so ?

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Mujasoft, on Jun 15, 2009 6:12:43 pm BST

The virus was in the Driver D ? how to delet thiss pls help me
best Regards

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neil, on Sep 17, 2009 7:55:51 pm BST

There has been a virus named "autorun.inf" in my pen-drives...i got it from a friend.
I know it's been a long while since most of the anti-viruses have its definitions.
But I think this is an improved version of this virus.

I've tried getting it detected by different anti-viruses but none of those could even detect it except NOD32 which stated that it will delete it after restart but now it is also not detecting it.
I tried to detect it by DOS command (attrib)

[
'attrib' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
]

It has blocked my "Add/Remove Program" option too.

It as corrupted my Files & Folder hiding software (My Lockbox) also.
And when i tried to uninstall it, it said that there's a problem because i've installed "Hide Folders 2009" which, by the way, I DID NOT.

And many other things.

It's really very frustrating thing as I don't want to install the whole windows again.
SO, PLEASE help me out ASAP.

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 SWEETY, on Oct 29, 2009 4:29:00 pm GMT

It is not working... What will i do? Please give me someother solution to delete autorun.inf from my hard drive..

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prashant koradiaya, on Oct 11, 2008 10:51:46 am BST

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sanesh, on Oct 29, 2008 10:51:28 am GMT

First scan your all drive with latest updated antivirus
eg: avast ( u can download in internet as www.avast.com and updated file, this shows vps near to a date, click vps> then click download)
then install avast .. then scan as boot time and restart later ;
after installation run the updated file
after shows the msg "vps updated " restarted the computer
after restarting a blue screen will appear
after some times scan ur all locationsdeleat all virus files including windows files ;
after scannimg in run enter "regedit"( start> run>"
"click hkey local machine" and press F3 key and in the tab type "showall" and check all check boxes then find
after a few minute a menu will appear
in this menu select "check valu">double click
change the value 0 to 1

after u can get the hidden files

if u can't get autorun:
please use K7 antivirus in internet as free download

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mobmen777, on Nov 16, 2008 1:10:40 am GMT

Even you will reformat yuor drive the worm will still be there----solution--- install latest kaspersky internet security even trial version...thats all ....

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sunit, on Nov 26, 2008 11:30:44 am GMT
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Frist go to command prompt and that unhide autorun.inf fine and edit autorun.inf file after edit the file u can remove all entries in autorun.inf and restart computer now you check ur problem it is ok

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Reshacker, on Dec 31, 2008 9:59:04 pm GMT

Hay dear,i think u'r way isn't working.coz if u going to edit autorun.inf file then computer restart soon.

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vasupal singh ranawath, on Nov 27, 2008 4:32:55 pm GMT

Ur computer stiill contains virus files dear n de thing u need to do is go dis linke n get how to rmove de virus from ur computer

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Sandeep, on Dec 2, 2008 4:47:41 am GMT

Thanx kannan....i have removed that virus from my machine with the help of your procedure...thanx

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dinesh, on Dec 15, 2008 4:24:55 am GMT
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How to delete virus ''autorun.inf

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prabhu, on Mar 3, 2009 3:37:28 am GMT
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How to delete the autorun.inf

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mittal, on Jun 11, 2009 4:30:37 am BST

Sir/Madam,
Kindly suggest me how to remove autorun.inf file which is hidden in pen drive. I have formatted the same but still unable to remove autorun.inf file. Thanks

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mittal, on Jun 11, 2009 4:30:57 am BST

Sir/Madam,
Kindly suggest me how to remove autorun.inf file which is hidden in pen drive. I have formatted the same but still unable to remove autorun.inf file. Thanks

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Tomal, on Jun 28, 2009 3:49:24 am BST
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At first ,
1. click on Start Button
2.then Click on Run
3. write down "cmd" in the Run box
then u can see a CMD box.

Here, u will write down cd...(Change directory)
u can see like this C:\>
then write c:\> attrib
when u will write this command "attrib" it will show u all of your affected file.
but u should only attentive for SHR autorun.inf and SHR AUTOTEXT.bat(these are virus)
then follow this instruction>>>
C:\>attrib -s -h -r autorun.inf
C:\> del autorun.inf

and then restart your computer. if u see this problem again then just delete autorun.inf. you should do samething for all of your drivers......
Thanks...

Tomal
BEXIMCO GROUP(Bangladesh)

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lim, on Dec 4, 2008 2:38:22 am GMT

My autorun is in phone..... help me to remove please

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devils.venom, on Dec 4, 2008 4:24:08 pm GMT
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Connect ur phone with the PC via USB Cable...
Scan it... using AVG or AVAST...
Remove the virus... autorun.inf

If problem persists.... follow the procedure....
1. Connect phone to PC
2. Note down the Drive name... lets say drive G:
3. Start cmd (command prompt) from "Run" in "Start"
4. write G: and press enter...
5. write "attrib -h -s -r autorun.inf" and press enter
6. then write "del autorun.inf"

and ur problem is solved...

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pavan, on Jan 4, 2009 1:45:39 am GMT

How to delete system volume information file through command prompt?

i changed the permissions using 'attrib' command
then i enter the command like attrib -h -s -r "system volume information"
after wards i enterd del "system volume information"...
but it is not deleted
what is the problem?
access denined problem i am getting.......I am in administration mode itself?
i want the reply ASAP....................

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pri, on Mar 5, 2009 9:30:17 pm GMT

Hi,

plzzz help me to get ride of virus from my mac book pro..i have no clue how to clean it or run anti virus...plzzz help me i get lots of pop ups..and when i open some sites my ie automatically moves...plzzzz

regards,
pri

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hihi, on Oct 26, 2009 5:37:23 am GMT
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U are the man!the solution work for me.but in my pen drive and my hard disk.

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sonu, on Jan 25, 2009 9:03:09 am GMT
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How to delete autorun.inf in usb drive

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prabhu, on Mar 8, 2009 11:40:24 am GMT
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How to delete usb pen drive virus

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RAMBA, on Jun 3, 2009 5:28:45 am BST
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Whenever you plug a USB drive in your computer, a window will appear (if your autorun is enabled).

Don’t click on Ok , just choose ‘Cancel’.

Open your command prompt. Type ‘cmd’ in the run box or on the search panel if you are using vista

In the command prompt type the drive letter of your usb device and press enter. ex. C:\F: <— then press enter

Type dir /w/a and press enter. ex F:\ dir /w/a <— then press enter

This will display a list of the files in in your flash drive. Check if the following files present on your USB device.

* Autorun.inf
* Ravmon.exe
* New Folder.exe
* svchost.exe
* Heap41a
* or any other exe file that you find suspicious.

If you spotted any of the above files, then most probably your drive is infected.

To remove the virus, type in to your command prompt “attrib -r -a -s -h *.* and press enter. This will remove the Read Only, Archive, System and hidden file attribute from all the files.

To delete the virus just type del and the filename ex. F:\del virus.exe and hit enter.Delete all the files that you suspected is a virus. After deleting the virus, run a virus scan on your USB device just to make sure that your device is clean.

Remove the USB drive and plug it again. In most cases, the real culprit is “Autorun.inf” file which gets executed when someone clicks Ok in the dialog window which appears above. Thus the infections can spread.

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goyal, on Oct 5, 2009 11:09:00 am BST

Files and folders are there as you mentioned in ur solution
in addition to it chk this autorun.inf file also...pls help
content of autorun.inf
[AutoRun]
;
oPen =yxitv.pif
;yiQQdEqxtuhCkrYdbbUf rlXBLPpGmk
sHelL\open\deFaulT=1
;tuvg QRpfLCvpamnEob vyRpvlpCjsFOdMGjAqrf
SHell\exPLoRe\COMmand= yxitv.pif
;
SHeLl\Open\cOmManD=yxitv.pif
;
sHelL\Autoplay\COmMand=yxitv.pif

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essam, on Dec 14, 2008 10:15:04 pm GMT
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How to delete virus "autorun.inf" for su

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bong, on Aug 1, 2009 2:54:09 am BST
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Asking for HELP!!!

hw can i delete authorun virus to my drive: hardisk can u guide me hw to delete it pls... HELP T_T

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Christophe, on Dec 23, 2008 9:19:31 am GMT
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I'm never infected by an USB Stick virus because I use a french software : Anti-Autorun.inf : http://delphiblog.site.voila.fr/pages/programme_135_anti_aut­orun_inf.html, I still launch this program before I connect an USB Stick. If this program see an "Antorun.inf", this program destroy it. For Start the program, click on "Demarrer".

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Virus Experts, on Dec 26, 2008 10:46:58 am GMT
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How to remove newfolder.exe or regsvr.exe or autorun.inf virus?


Check it at http://virusexperts.blogspot.com/...

Solution:

1. Cut The Supply Line

1. Search for autorun.inf file. It is a read only file so you will have to change it to normal by right clicking the file , selecting the properties and un-check the read only option
2. Open the file in notepad and delete everything and save the file.
3. Now change the file status back to read only mode so that the virus could not get access again.
4. Autorun INF: cutting the supply line
5. Click start->run and type msconfig and click ok
6. Go to startup tab look for regsvr and uncheck the option click OK.
7. Click on Exit without Restart, cause there are still few things we need to do before we can restart the PC.
8. Now go to control panel -> scheduled tasks, and delete the At1 task listed their.

2. Open The Gates Of Castle

1. Click on start -> run and type gpedit.msc and click Ok.
2. Opening the gate of castle: starting the gepedit or msconfig
3. If you are Windows XP Home Edition user you might not have gpedit.msc in that case download and install it from Windows XP Home Edition: gpedit.msc and then follow these steps.
4. Go to users configuration->Administrative templates->system
5. Find “prevent access to registry editing tools” and change the option to disable.
6. Opening the gate of castle: Group Edit Policies
7. Once you do this you have registry access back.

3. Launch The Attack At Heart Of Castle

1. Click on start->run and type regedit and click ok
2. Go to edit->find and start the search for regsvr.exe,
3. Launch the attack in the heart of castle: registry search
4. Delete all the occurrence of regsvr.exe; remember to take a backup before deleting. KEEP IN MIND regsvr32.exe is not to be deleted. Delete regsvr.exe occurrences only.
5. At one ore two places you will find it after explorer.exe in theses cases only delete the regsvr.exe part and not the whole part. E.g. Shell = “Explorer.exe regsvr.exe” the just delete the regsvr.exe and leave the explorer.exe

4. Seek And Destroy the enemy soldiers, no one should be left behind

1. Click on start->search->for files and folders.
2. Their click all files and folders
3. Type “*.exe” as filename to search for
4. Click on ‘when was it modified ‘ option and select the specify date option
5. Type from date as 1/31/2008 and also type To date as 1/31/2008
6. Seek and destory enemy soldiers: the search option
7. Now hit search and wait for all the exe’s to show up.
8. Once search is over select all the exe files and shift+delete the files, caution must be taken so that you don’t delete the legitimate exe file that you have installed on 31st January.
9. Also selecting lot of files together might make your computer unresponsive so delete them in small bunches.
10. Also find and delete regsvr.exe, svchost .exe( notice an extra space between the svchost and .exe)

5. Time For Celebrations

1. Now do a cold reboot (ie press the reboot button instead) and you are done.

Soon all antivirus programs will be able to automatically detect and clean this virus. more... http://virusexperts.blogspot.com/

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Elder, on Dec 27, 2008 6:05:35 am GMT
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I'm using Avast. I have several thumb drives that get a virus warning as soon as they are inserted. I put the virus to the chest, but the same thing continues to happen with each use of the E:\ drive. For each thumb drive, I have deleted all files, formatted the thumb drive and still get the virus alert with each use.

I tried the solution posted for autorun.inf. I found 2 copies of autorun that were included with a download from HP for image drivers. I deleted the file contents, saved, marked them read only. From that point, none of the instructions applied. No regsvr, etc. found.

Any ideas?

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prashant verma, on Dec 29, 2008 3:26:39 am GMT

Hi , if you want to delete the virus from ur system , then do onething instead of runing the anitvirus do the following
1 - boot ur machine in safe mode
2 - run antivirus scan
as i m sure that i will work , then i will tell ur further typical steps

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jigs, on Dec 29, 2008 10:25:22 am GMT
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I have i w332.spybot.worm in my system so tell me how to remove it

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Confusedjoe, on Dec 31, 2008 12:15:49 am GMT

How to remove an autorun.inf in the cd? I have a cd, it has a working autorun, but every time i check the directory of the cd in the explorer, it has no file (blank cd directory) but every time i check the properties, the cd wasnt empty, its used space is 449 mb, and it has no free space. Can someone help me. Please e-mail me at jekderipper@gmail.com i really need ur help. Sorry for incorrect spelling and/or grammar.

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Silicasys Technology, on Jan 9, 2009 4:58:45 am GMT
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Hey I tried everything, but didn't work & did the following.

Booted my computer in DOS, had the virus in D:

D: & entered dir /ah to view the hidden file.

Then keyed "attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf"

Then "del autorun.inf"

Check for the folder recycled

cd recycled

you will find autorun.dll

key "attrib -r -s -h autorun.dll"

Then "del autorun.dll"

"attrib -r -s -h recycled"

"del recycled"

If you don't have any other data, then format the drive or reboot.

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dino5aur, on Jan 18, 2009 11:09:21 am GMT
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If data on your usb isn't important to you, you can use low-level formating (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_meant_by_low_level_format­ting). There are many free low-level format tools on internet, I used Hard Disk Low Level Format Tool (link: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/HDD-Low-­Level-Format-Tool.shtml) and I get rid of that virus.

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Guru Prasad, on Jan 19, 2009 3:30:54 am GMT

Hii ,to delete autorun.inf,enable show hidden files,unchechk the hide extension for knwon types and hide uncheck operting system files also than close that ,open explorer their you can find the autorun.inf in each drive ,restrat the computer

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kamal, on Jan 26, 2009 5:58:17 pm GMT
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Hi pless remove virus alert to my computar

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wizkid, on Feb 23, 2009 1:35:05 pm GMT
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To remove this autorun virus from your flash drive or any other drive, you have to check if your flash has autorun virus or any root directory virus.

To check your flash drive, click start in your task bar, click run, inside the dialog box type cmd when the command prompt opens, change to your flash drive directory. To change to your flash directory type you drive location and semi column (e.g. K :) and press enter. Then type dir /ah (i.e. dir space forward slash ah) this will display all the files in the root directory of the flash. If there is no virus it will some thing like the screen short below or it will write file not found. If you see any file with .com, .exe, .bkk, .inf, .exe extension on the flash drive. That means you have a virus in the flash. To delete the virus Type del /ah /f (i.e. del space forward slash ah space forward slash f) followed by the file name and press enter to delete the virus
Like the screen short above I know that BOOT.BKK is a virus in my Hard drive I will type del /ah /f BOOT.BKK to delete it. if i had more virus on my drive i will delete them one by one until there is none left.
Note: you have to type the name of the virus the way you see it because it is case sensitive.
After you have removed the files, type dir /ah to confirm if the virus has been remove.

If you followed through and took the steps as I have outlined then you will not see the virus files again that means that the virus has been removed. To remove autorun virus from your hard drives, follow the same procedure above to remove the virus. Then restart your computer and the virus is gone.

you can get more details from http://online-computer-repairs.blogspot.com/...

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Nicole, on Apr 26, 2009 4:51:19 am BST
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<DIR> RECYCLER
274 autorun.inf
1 file(s) 274 bytes
1 Dir(s) 393,355,968 bytes free

what should i do? thanks

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screwhead, on Apr 28, 2009 7:01:46 am BST
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To remove autorun.inf from USB drive, try installing USBscan. It will remove the virus. Then do some registry editing by following the link to enable the hidden files and folders.

http://www.troublefixers.com/hidden-files-and-folders-are-no­t-visible/

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Nicole, on Apr 28, 2009 8:11:14 am BST
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Any free UBS scan download from Internet? I tried but cannot find. Pls help again..

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sameer, on May 1, 2009 3:00:07 pm BST
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Sir i have also same problem in my pc and i cant go to safe mode if i press f8 while restart the system then pc will auto matically restart and doesnt run in safe mode so plz sir send the solution soon i think you pay attention to my problem ok bye

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GLEN, on Jul 15, 2009 3:08:16 pm BST
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HOW TO DELETE A VIRUS???PLZZZZZZ HELP!!! ME PLZZZZZZ,,..

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