Vx2 malware removal

[Fred Bear]

one of my computers has got this Vx2 malware. For the life of me I cant get rid of it. I have looked all over the internet for help but none of it works. Adaware has a plug in to remove it but it dosnt work. Am I to resort to reformating it? Can anyone help?

[OUTLAWS 9.99repeating^32]

Hey Fred, I found some things that might help you out:

Geeks to go , 5th post down (http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/VX2_Malware_Removal-t13232.html)

Computing.net (http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/14257.html)

It looks like both of these refer to using AdAware, however they offer alternative methods as well, so maybe they be of use to you. If not, I suggest you try posting in one of those boards if no one is able to help you here at GM.

[JIMINATOR]

reboot and tap the 'f8' key, that should allow you to boot into safe mode.
then run the adaware program. i think i have a couple of threads also in the software section about general spycrap nuking....

[Caged Anger]

Vx2...it sounds familiar....got it!!!

Its the one plagueing a computer next to me in Web Design. We've been throwing a bunch of programs at it, trying to clean it out. We finally stumbled on the solution after we has removed recently installed programs from the add/remove list. We then ran a complete spysweeper and spyware doctor scan and we finally nuked it. Hope my story helps...

[Fred Bear]

reboot and tap the 'f8' key, that should allow you to boot into safe mode.
then run the adaware program. i think i have a couple of threads also in the software section about general spycrap nuking....
Jim you are the man!!! Thanks!! I cant belive that I overlooked such a simple thing. Once I ran adaware with windows in safe mode 'POOF' Vx2 was gone. I had spent all day doing things and running every program in the world. I think that the trick is to run adaware with windows in safe mode. This is one nasty malware.

[JIMINATOR]

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