How do I remove troj_vundo.is malware from my computer?

The FIRST thing to do is DISABLE System Restore.

If enabled, this allows malware to hide in the computer and re-install itself. To disable it, RIGHT-click on "My Computer." Select "Properties" then under the 'System Restore' tab, check 'Turn off system restore' IF not already checked.

The next most helpful things that would help you are to use ONLINE scanners from websites to remove any malware on your PC. The current best online scanners I prefer are from Kaspersky antivirus and Bitdefender antivirus. Together, these 2 scanners will find ALL the bad stuff on your PC because they have the BEST detection rate.

First, use Kaspersky's. (FYI: ALL these scans require you to agree to a EULA and install an activex control which is needed to perform the scan, so agree to them all.)

*NOTE: Some scanners ONLY work with IE or may not fully remove malware

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

Then scan with:

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

There are MANY other good online scanners which you may choose to also use (which will take longer but ensure safety):

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm (Windows Live Onecare)

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/ax/ (A-squared scanner)

http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/ (ewido)

http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pest/scan.asp... (Spyware scan)

http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/sca... (Virus scan)

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/a... (Panda Antivirus)

http://www.housecall.trendmicro.com/ (TrendMicro)

http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/ (Nod32)

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml (F-secure)

After using these, it's ESSENTIAL to install at least 3 antispywares. Do NOT use more than 1 antiVIRUS or firewall as they conflict.

The best things in life are FREE, and great free software can be found @:

Superantispyware.com (Superantispyware FREE)

lavasoft.com (Ad-aware SE)

emsisoft.com (A-squared FREE)

safer-networking.org (Spybot S&D)

javacoolsoftware.com (SpywareBlaster)

microsoft.com (Windows Defender)

free-av.com (Avira AV)

siteadvisor.com (Tells you how safe websites are)

phoenixlabs.org (Blocks malware, government, anti-p2p org's)

zonealarm.com (Top Notch Firewall)

comodo.com (Another Top Notch firewall)

iobit.com (Advanced Windows Care)

Eusing.com (Registry cleaner)

ccleaner.com (Junk file cleaner)

Now if you can afford it, the best software to BUY are:

Spy Sweeper (VERY much worth the $$$)

Security Task Manager

Norton Internet Security

Kaspersky (BEST! =D )

Bitdefender (2nd BEst!)

F-secure (Same as Kaspersky)

Linkscanner (Blocks exploits in real time)

Advanced Uninstaller

If there's ever ONE file you suspect is infected, you can try some single file scanners which use MULTIPLE engines to scan ONE file.

They are @ virusscan.jotti.org or virustotal.com

If you're PC is squeaky clean, re-enable system restore because it IS good to have but we needed to shut it off to wipe out the malware.

Just RIGHT-click on "My Computer." Select "Properties" then under the 'System Restore' tab, UN-check "Turn off system restore."

*Another thing to consider is using another browser besides Internet Explorer. It has a lot of security holes,

making it less safe. I prefer Firefox from mozilla.org.

It's easy to use, FAST, and has a lot of neat little add-ons you can toy around with. It is also safer from exploits than IE.*

As always, things will vary. I just hope the best for everybody. I'm bound to get some jealous thumbs-down but there's only one way to find things out---try it!

Keep an UPDATED Antivirus, Antispyware, & firewall and things will be fine. And always browse wisely.

As a side note, please email me any/all websites you got the infection from or if any are popping up or hijacking you so I can help further security software's measures.

Sometimes you may get a NEW and Unknown malware and I can submit it to be blacklisted/investigated to security companies.

Hope I was able to help. If I have, please consider returning & leaving a nice comment and

"Best Answer" to whomever you thinks deserves it...

Spyware is a program with the main objective of monitoring users activities. But it can also steal private information, install unwanted software, redirect browsers to other websites than the ones the user wants to visit or even displays advertisements.

You are infected with spyware if:

* You see too much pop-up advertisements.

* Your browser has toolbars that you haven't installed.

* Your homepage has changed (and you can't change it back).

* Other settings have changed without your permission.

* Your computer is slow.

To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you have to use an antispyware or even more.

To remove spyware,I recommend XoftSpy Se.

XoftSpy Se Features:

*Remove Spyware, Adware

*Stop Pop-ups

*Kill Trojans, Worms, Viruses

*Clean Registry & Program Errors

*Remove harmful registry keys and files

*Speed-Up your computer

*Destroy harmful hijackers

*Helps prevent identity theft

*Clean & Optimize your PC

It can be found on this page:

http://www.honest-spyware-review.com/YA

Finally,Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.

GOOD LUCK!

I just had a huge problem with malware. I was receiving an "error" message that something to the effect of "warning! malicious programs have been detected on your computer! Install this program now." A computer tech friend of mine told me to go to Google and type the exact wording of the supposed error. One of the first three hits would be a program that would clean out the malware. I did it, and it worked. rd

VundoFix.exe is a specialized removal tool developed to remove Vundo (aka Virtumonde) infections.

VundoFix removal tool is here:

http://www.atribune.org/content/view/24/2/

It's free.

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To prevent re-infection:

The most common method of infection is through outdated versions of Sun Java; older versions are being exploited so it is important to firstly make sure that your Java software is fully up to date. And remove any old versionsof Java, that may still be on your computer. Use your Add / Remove programs.

Good luck.

you can remove it manually using this instructions: http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-vundo.html

if you find it too difficult, you can simply run a free anti spyware to remove vundo for you. you can get free antispyware at http://www.2-spyware.com/anti-spyware

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