How do i get this worm I-Worm/Brontok.A out of my system. It has refused my windows to come on as it keeps rebooting.

Also is there a way i can l;og into the internet in safe mode.If possible. Setps pls.

Open your registry editor, find the signature (brontok) in your registry, and delete it without backing up. This should be done in safe mode.

Omo that Brontok.A can only go if u can update ur norton antivirus withthe latest virusupdate/defination.


Or else

Wipe ur Harddisk and load a fresh OS

get Avira Classic antivirus or better still mcafee 2007. after cleaning up, you'll need to create a new account that u will be using cos brontok.A would have damaged ur current account so much it won't work fine.

You're even lucky you got Brontok A and not Brontok C. Get an up-to-date version of A.V.G or AntiVir and in minutes, you'll be smiling back.
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!

I have Brontok.C infection and it is proving stubborn to get rid of. I have latest AVG update. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the virus permanantely. Thanks

Never ever reformat your computer just because you cannot remove something. until you have done all the possible options

get avg, virus and spyware do an online update, if the software tells you it has found something do not do anything close the window.

boot into safe mode F8 could be different on some system find out

run avg virus scan and spyware scan. and definitely make sure you do not have any other windows opened.

that should definitely take care of the problems. when scanning is done and u boot into windows and still having problems.

go back into safe mode and go through your registry to manually remove the entries that are causing problems. just be careful not to screw up your system.

that should restore your system definitely.

if that doesnt work well tough luck you can then start thinking about backing up vital info then reformatting LOL.

i have add several backdoor attacks on my systems

i am running, avg virus, avg spyware, norton, zone alarm, blackice

you can get those especially avg virus software and zone alarm, those are real good norton sucks.

but u just have to know how to configure them to work properly else they will be blocking some access to website. good luck

if you are also using a wireless network just to make your network safer,

turn off ssid broadcast,

change the default ip address of the router

use a 128bit wep key open system not shared access key (with shared access key some can easily get on your network. open system is a lil difficult)

disabled autmatic dhcp and only configure for the number of systems u need.
use MAC address filtering

limit the ip addressing range to the number of computers instead of automatic. and on each computer manually configure the ip and gateway addresses not automatic.



if anyone is still paranoid about their computer security spyware virus trojans and still wants windows based applications then the next step will be to switch over to a linux distro and install WINE. Look up info on Linux WINE project that allows you to run windows based application on linux boxes, visual studio microsoft office etc.


those steps are basic for home security setup. though someone can still definitely get onto your network, and possible crack your wep key. it will only take a longer time and they will find it more difficult to do just hope you are not living near someone crazy enough and desperate. if you want to go hardcore, then u will need to setup up a hardware installation of firewalls virus systems and data encryptions crap



good luck

Could somebody help me with AVG 2007, BRONTOK C virus is grilling my system to hell. HELP pls HELP. My e.mail adress is beamz2003@yahoo.com. God bless ya

beamz:

Could somebody help me with AVG 2007, BRONTOK C virus is grilling my system to hell. HELP please HELP. My e.mail adress is beamz2003@yahoo.com. God bless ya

Hey beamz, try this virus/worm removal tool. Link. It did help me last time. I think it's capable of removing all brontok variant.

Or if you actually have the sample of an infected file, I suggest you run this tool. Link. This tool is capable to remove all brontok infected files in multiple paths in your system including running system process.

Hope it helps.

If you understand the brontok worm, you'll understand that you CAN NOT open your registry editor while you have the brontok worm on your system

Brontok automatically reboots when it detects a window whose title contains "Registry" and many other strings. So even if you google "Registry" and it appears as the title of a window, it restarts. To see the full virus effects, go to symantec.com and in the search box just type "Brontok" then when the page loads click on the link that says something ",  Technical, " (I've forgotten it.)

I just cleaned Brontok A from my computer yesterday, and I tell you, God knows how many antivirus programs I tried. It's very stubborn. Go search for NOD32, it'll get you going.

Good luck
13-Year-Old Tayo

Use Regseeker to edit the registry.

nice one, chxta.
but where is this regseeker?

Brontok, thats one slimy worm
Anyways i got rid of mine by using Ewido-antispyware, this super software also acts as a Trojan, adware/spyware/malware ass kicker

Try using bitdefender, its an anti-virus although it consumes memory but it very good. Search google you'll find it.

My Laptop is also infected with Brontok.A

I have tried all the removal tools mentioned in this thread and also several others but I can't get rid fo this worm!

@ajiboyet: How did you succeed with NOD32? I have also downloaded it and it has detected some tracking cookies but that's all.     ,

@ Jalal: Also no success with Ewido-antispyware.

@ zPixel: the same with bitdefender,

All that these removal tools manage to do on my computer is to detect some infected files and delete them but the virus keeps coming back, I guess it reboots itself. So as long as not ALL files belonging to brontok.a (especially in the registry, ) are deleted, I think one can never really get rid of the worm. Unfortunately I don't know how to do that. Especially as my Laptop won't allow me to start in safe mode,

Can anyone give me some advice?

thank you

Yeah good day all,
good ta hia from u all though its quite sad Brontox is trying to kill your joy, though Brontok is very stubborn, it can be taken car eof effectivley by Kaspersky anti virus 6.0. at times it appears it is even multiplying when you are trying to get rid of it but the like I said never mind kaspersky will take kia of it. pls pls pls never never ever reformat ur system b'cos of this. if u dont know whia to get this kaspersky pls let me know your location, if you are inlagos then i know a firend Mimoh_mo who will be too willing to get u a copy on Cd u can reach him on 01 8972759 my own nos is 08055088001, 08036533888. thanx so get ready to laugh last . tak e kia have a good one

I found NOD32 very effective
It added a menu to outlook, and scans all my messages.

@Ajiboyet
            why the i'm 13 trumpet
            u give me the feelin that you are a
         lonely child who is geeky with no friends
            and you turn to computers for solace.

Try CAV Antivirus is very effective against all brontok variant and many others unpopular viruses/worms. Download here. This software is cool and it's free.

Install Avast Anti Virus man.

I have a very terrible experience with that virus but I found avast to be very helpful.I am not too sure the version I had but it replicates folders in My document. Avast will prove to be useful.

I also have that brontok on my laptop. Its a problem.

instead of looking for this antivirus or that antivirus, just get a virus removal tool specifically designed for that virus or worm or whatever. they are not hard to find, just search the usual antivirus websites or use google. you should come up with one that will totally remove the problem and reverse its effects

try to back-up your pc, format it next, re-install GENUINE XP OR VISTA. simple

I have had several brontok attacks but right now i've been able to get rid of it permanently.


Currently I use Sophos Anti Virus. If you can get hold of it, then u can configure it from the configure menu to automatically delete every instance of brontok on ur system. that way you never have brontok. if u still cant lay your hands on sophos AVG also does a good job and u can get a free version off the internet.

Also make sure you are careful with flash drives. they are the chief carriers of the virus

I can't get rid of brontok becaze i cant download anti virus because when ever i do download it reboots my PC what should i do, is thers anyway to get rid of it without reformating my PC? plz help me

is this instruction applicable for windows server 2003? if not, please send me guide to get rid of this brontok virus.

pls help, mine is windows server 2003, how to get rid of brontok.CI

use antivir classic edition. the repair ur operating system without cancelling ur window files.

goodluck

ok thanx, i'll try,