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The code in the Vundo trojan is so badly written, that many users cant go into safe mode because "explorer.exe" is occupied trying to execute these codes and occupies 100% of the CPU capacity.

Please use these revised instructions..


Do this now..
Go to Start > Run - type msconfig <Press Enter> (this opens the system configuration utility)
Under the General Tab, select Diagnostic Startup & click OK
Reboot your computer when prompted.

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After you have rebooted, Go to Start > Run - type msconfig <Press Enter> (this opens the system configuration utility)
Under the General Tab, select Normal Startup & click OK
DO NOT reboot your computer when prompted.


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Uninstall the following programs, if present, using Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs:

• ViewPoint

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Open the VundoFix folder and doubleclick on KillVundo.bat
At the introductory screen, press <Enter> to proceed.
When asked to type in a filepath, please key this in:

• C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtsqn.dll

Press Enter, then press the F6 key, then press Enter one more time to continue with the fix.


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Next you will be asked to type in a second filepath.
At this point please type the following file path (make sure to enter it exactly as below!):

• C:\WINDOWS\system32\nqstv.*

Press Enter, then press the F6 key, then press Enter one more time to continue with the fix.


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The fix should then automatically launch HijackThis. (if it doesn't, you'll have to do it manually)
In HiJackThis, please place a check next to the following items and click FIX CHECKED:

• R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
  R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
  R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
  R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
  R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
  R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dell4me.com/myway
  R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
  O2 - BHO: IEHooks Class - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000240} - blank (file missing)
  O2 - BHO: (no name) - {08E74C67-99A6-45C7-94DA-A397A8FD8082} - (no file)
  O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
  O15 - Trusted Zone: *.musicmatch.com
  O15 - Trusted Zone: *.musicmatch.com (HKLM)
  O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4...23/cpbrkpie.cab
  O20 - Winlogon Notify: vtsqn - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtsqn.dll

After you have fixed these items, close Hijackthis and Press any key to Force a reboot of your computer.
Pressing any key will cause a "Blue Screen of Death" this is normal, do not worry!


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After rebooting, continue with the instructions below.

If you have not done so already, please enable the viewing of Hidden files
From Windows Explorer, go to Tools>Folder Options> View tab.

• Tick - Show hidden files and folder
• Untick - Hide file extensions for known types
• Untick - Hide protected operating system files

Click Yes to confirm & then click OK

Locate and delete the following folders, if present:

• C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\

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Download and install CleanUp!

Open Cleanup! by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (or from the Start > All Programs menu).
Set the program up as follows:
Click "Options..."
Move the arrow down to "Custom CleanUp!"
Put a check next to the following (Make sure nothing else is checked!):

• Empty Recycle Bins
• Delete Cookies
• Delete Prefetch files
• Cleanup! All Users

Click OK
Press the CleanUp! button to start the program.

It may ask you to reboot at the end, click NO.


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Then, perform an online scan with Internet Explorer with Panda ActiveScan

1. Click Scan your PC & a 'pop up' window shall appear. *ensure that your pop up blocker doesn't block it
2. Click Scan Now
3. Enter your e-mail address & click Scan Now ...begins downloading 8 MB Panda's ActiveX controls

Begin the scan by selecting My Computer

• If it finds any malware, it will offer you a report.
• Click on see report. Then click Save report

Copy the results of the ActiveScan and paste them here along with a new HiJackThis log and the vundofix.txt file from the vundofix folder into this topic.