Virus in System restore

I need help with a virus problem. My anti-virus software (SystemSuite)
detected yesterday that i had a virus called TROJ DYFUCA.I . It tried to wipe
it out but was only able to get part of it because it stored itself in my
restore files. I did some research and found that this virus was most likely
caused be spyware. I need help with how to either delete the infected Restore
Point Files or find software that will wipe it out for me. I imagine that
actually performing a system restore wont help because i dont know for sure
how many Restore files are infected. Can somone give me instructions or point
my towards some software?

PA
Tue May 03 00:05:21 CDT 2005

eTrust Spyware Encyclopedia - DyFuCA.Internet Optimizer:
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453076206

HOW TO Flush System Restore (WinXP)
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001111912274039

IOW, disable it, reboot and re-enable it. Presto, you're done! <eg>

Check for hijackware:

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security


sfields619 wrote:
> I need help with a virus problem. My anti-virus software (SystemSuite)
> detected yesterday that i had a virus called TROJ DYFUCA.I . It tried to
> wipe it out but was only able to get part of it because it stored itself
> in my restore files. I did some research and found that this virus was
> most likely caused be spyware. I need help with how to either delete the
> infected Restore Point Files or find software that will wipe it out for
> me. I imagine that actually performing a system restore wont help because
> i dont know for sure how many Restore files are infected. Can somone give
> me instructions or point my towards some software?

Jupiter
Tue May 03 00:08:18 CDT 2005

Turn off/on System Restore to delete corrupted files:
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.
Click System Restore Settings on left side.
Check "Turn off System Restore", click OK, follow prompts and reboot.
This deletes ALL Restore Points including corruption.
Then go back and turn on system Restore and create a Restore Point.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"sfields619" <sfields619@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E8F47D28-B889-439E-8712-30942C16C1D4@microsoft.com...
>I need help with a virus problem. My anti-virus software (SystemSuite)
> detected yesterday that i had a virus called TROJ DYFUCA.I . It tried to
> wipe
> it out but was only able to get part of it because it stored itself in my
> restore files. I did some research and found that this virus was most
> likely
> caused be spyware. I need help with how to either delete the infected
> Restore
> Point Files or find software that will wipe it out for me. I imagine that
> actually performing a system restore wont help because i dont know for
> sure
> how many Restore files are infected. Can somone give me instructions or
> point
> my towards some software?