DESCRIPTION:
The Magistr infects all PE files except dll files. It erases hard disk data, the computer CMOS and the Flash BIOS. It infects via email attachments. Once infected, icons on the desktop will appear to run away from the mouse.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
FOR WINDOWS 95/98/ME
- Boot up your computer with a clean DOS Boot Diskette from drive A
- Place your V-Buster diskette in Drive A and type "Vbuster" [ENTER]
- Use V-Buster to scan your computer. Delete all occurances of the virus
- When the scan is complete, exit to Dos. At the A prompt, type "C:" [ENTER]
- Copy back any files that you have previously deleted
- Edit your System.ini. Delete all references to the infected file
- Shut-down and restart your computer
WINDOWS NT/2000/XP
- Boot up Windows
- Click on "Start", "Run" and type "Cmd". Click on "OK"
- Press "Ctrl-Alt-Del" and click on "Processes"
- Click on "Explorer.exe" and click on "End Process"
- Put the V-Buster diskette in your Drive A
- Click on "Start", "Run" and type "A:VBUSTER". Click on "OK"
- Use V-Buster to scan your computer. Delete all occurances of the virus
- Click on "Start", "Run" and type "C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE". Click on "OK"
- Recopy any files that you have previously deleted
Return Home