How to Remove the MSN Messenger Virus W32.Aplore@mm
W32.Aplore@mm is a MSN Messenger Virus which spreads by sending links to an infected web page. When a user is infected with this virus they send a message do their online contacts. The message may be as follows where ZZZ is the contacts name, the A's repersent an IP address and the B's repersent a port number.
ZZZ says:
ZZZ says:
To remove the virus is simple to do. Simply follow these instructions:
1. Close Messenger. This will simply stop any more of your contacts getting the virus. 2. Goto 'Start' then 'Run' and type 'msconfig'. A new window should appear. 3. Click on the tab at the top right that says 'Startup'. 4. Unitick the box next to "Explorer". 5. Restart you Computer.
The virus has now been deactivated!
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