Delete Autorun.inf Virus Manually using just Winrar

Once it happened to a friend of mine, when his newly bought laptop was infected with this autorun.inf virus. This virus corrupted almost all the drives on the Hard disk, and when ever he tried to double click on the drive or opening any drive it opened in a new window. In some cases, when your drive is infected with this Autorun.inf virus, you won’t be able to access the drive completely. You have to browse the drive by Exploring it i.e; Ctrl+E keys from the keyboard.

Sometimes ever you will not be able to see hidden files even if you have Show hidden files Enabled under Folder Options. well, this are all the wonders of this Autorun.inf virus.

I am going to show you this rare method of removing Autorun.inf manually using just winrar application, not any antivirus or malware programs.

Solution to Remove Autorun.inf Virus

Step 1: First Disable CD/DVD or USB Autorun in windows

Step 2: Open Winrar.exe (Start–>All Programs–>WinRar–>WinRar.exe)

Step 3: Now Browse to any drive that is infected with Autorun.inf virus using winrar explorer.

Step4: Here you will see all the hidden files under winrar for that particular drive.

Step 5: Look for the file Autorun.inf and open it using notepad.

Step 6: In that Autorun file, some .EXE file will be mentioned that will be executed along with the autorun file. This exe file is the main culprit.

Step 7: Note the exe file mentioned in the Autorun.inf file. Close this Autorun.inf file.

Step 8: Now look for that .Exe file in the drive (Ex: c:/), Delete that .exe file along with Autorun.inf

Step 9: Restart your Operating System. Now your system is free with Autorun.inf Virus.

Note: Repeat the same process if your Usb or Pendrives are infected with Autorun.inf virus.

If you know anyother method to remove autorun virus from windows operating system, them kindly let me know by posting your method using the Comments on this post.

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Take action to stop the Viruses

Computer virus program negatively affects the working of a computer by altering user data or information without the permission or knowledge of its actual user. But you can prevent your computer data and resources from viruses, if you follow the given tips and tricks.

• Never open unknown e-mail messages, and always scan first all email before downloading even if you know the sender of the message.

• You should minimize the data transfer between computers through use of USB drives and MP3 player, if it is necessary then always scan first before open it.

• While using the Internet, avoid downloading free ware software without first checking it for virus. Normally the key generator sites are the main source of virus.

• Always use antivirus program with latest version, to detect and remove viruses from your system. You should update antivirus program periodically, because older versions of antivirus may not remove the new viruses.

• Always keep backup your important data, because your can restore your data using backup if a virus deletes your data or modifies it.

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Mobile Tips and Tricks

Mobile phone viruses, simple measures to protect yourself

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has developed consumer tips to assist users to protect themselves against the risk of mobile phone viruses.

This guide explains what viruses are, how they spread, and what can be done about them.

What’s a mobile phone virus?

A mobile phone virus or mobile malware - malicious mobile software - is a computer virus specifically adapted for the mobile phone environment and designed to spread from one vulnerable phone to another.

A virus is a program code that replicates by being copied to another program. Viruses can be transmitted as attachments to an email or in a download file. Some viruses take effect as soon as their code is executed; other viruses can lie dormant. A virus that replicates by resending itself as an email attachment or as a part of a network message is known as a worm.

Viruses can range from benign to quite harmful; they can erase data from the infected phone or send fake messages purporting to be from the phones owner. How prevalent are mobile phone viruses? The current security risk from mobile phone viruses and worms is low.

Until many more smart phones or PDAs are in use, and users of these phones are regularly exchanging executable files, the risk will remain low. The mobile industry takes the threat of viruses very seriously and is continually monitoring its networks and working to protect users from any future risk from mobile phone viruses. There are also some simple measures that individual users can implement to protect themselves.

What can I do to protect my phone?

The following tips can help prevent problems with viruses on your phone:

1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode. If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to hidden or invisible mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.

2. Exercise caution before opening attachments. When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and is wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.

3. Only download content from a trusted source. Trusted sources may include operator portals and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.

4. Consider anti-virus software. Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.

5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned. If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer’s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem.

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Anti Virus tips and Tricks

Anti Virus tips and Tricks

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10 tips for securing your PC

10 tips for securing your PC

1. Update / patch ALL your software every now and then!

2. Check / adjust ALL your settings so they are safe, since they ARENT by default!

3. Use firewall, like ZoneAlarm!

4. Use good passwords: at least 13marks long, containing both letters and numbers. Remember to chance your password every few months atleast!

5. Get good anti-virus & Spyware softwares and keep it updated!

6. Don’t open or execute files that you are not 100% sure are absolutely safe no matter where or how you get them.

7. Wipe your historyfiles (like cookies, internet history and temporary files, etc.), logs and personal files, with specific wiping program (like Eraser) instead of just deleting them.

8. Use encryption to enhance your privacy! Use encrypted email (like Hushmail or Ziplip) and encrypt sensitive files on your computer (PGP).

9. Don’t use public computers for anything you need to type in your logins, they usually have Trojan horses that capture your passwords.

10. Don’t assume anything. If you don’t know, find out! If you cant or don’t understand, ask someone who knows! There’s nothing more dangerous than doing something you don’t really know anything about. That’s the best way to cripple your system or get a Trojan horse on your computer!

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10 tips for securing your PC

10 tips for securing your PC

1. Update / patch ALL your software every now and then!

2. Check / adjust ALL your settings so they are safe, since they ARENT by default!

3. Use firewall, like ZoneAlarm!

4. Use good passwords: at least 13marks long, containing both letters and numbers. Remember to chance your password every few months atleast!

5. Get good anti-virus & Spyware softwares and keep it updated!

6. Don’t open or execute files that you are not 100% sure are absolutely safe no matter where or how you get them.

7. Wipe your historyfiles (like cookies, internet history and temporary files, etc.), logs and personal files, with specific wiping program (like Eraser) instead of just deleting them.

8. Use encryption to enhance your privacy! Use encrypted email (like Hushmail or Ziplip) and encrypt sensitive files on your computer (PGP).

9. Don’t use public computers for anything you need to type in your logins, they usually have Trojan horses that capture your passwords.

10. Don’t assume anything. If you don’t know, find out! If you cant or don’t understand, ask someone who knows! There’s nothing more dangerous than doing something you don’t really know anything about. That’s the best way to cripple your system or get a Trojan horse on your computer!

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Download BitDefender Anti Virus Bootable Rescue CD Free

Last time I wrote about Avira and Kaspersky Rescue CD.

In my previous post about Avira Rescue CD I told you about what is a Rescue CD. Here is a brief into about it.

Sometimes when your Windows gets infected by virus, system files gets currupted and in that case your PC does not start or gives some kind of error. At that time you can use Rescue Bootable CD’s to scan your drives, create delete partitions and can perform many other operations.

Download Instructions : Click here to download BitDefender Anti Virus Rescue CD

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus Norton Anti Virus :

Norton Anti Virus :

Step1) First download the updates from here.

Step2) To manually update the virus definitions, use the Intelligent Updater. Click here to read the detailed information on how to use it.

Note : There are some softwares that automatically install the downloaded updates to desired anti virus system, but I recommend users to do all the task manually. This will increase your skills

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus McAfee Anti Virus :

McAfee Anti Virus :

First download the updates from here. After downloading the updates, just download readme.txt file beside it. All the installation instructions are given in that folder. Have a look at the image below :

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus Kaspersky 5.0 Products :

Kaspersky 5.0 Products :

Step1) First download the updates from here and follow Step1 in Kaspersky 7.0 products

Kaspersky 6.0 Products :

Step1) First download the updates from here and follow Step1 in Kaspersky 7.0 products.

Kaspersky 7.0 Products :

First download the updates from here and follow the steps below :

Step1) Open Kaspersky Anti Virus

Step2) At the bottom click on Settings button.

Step3) In the left hand side panel click on Update

Step4) In the right hand side panel in the Update settings section click Configure

Step5) Go to the Update source tab

Step6) Click Add

Step7) Specify the update folder

Step8) Click OK

Step9) Clear the boxes Kaspersky Lab’s update servers on the Update source tab

Step10) Click OK

Step11) Run the update process

Step12) Perform the same actions for another folder (if necessary). For caliry have a look at the image below :

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Note : This procedure is same for all 5.0 and 6.0 products

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus F-Secure Anti Virus :

F-Secure Anti Virus :

Step1) First download the updates from here.

Step2) Visit this link to read all the detailed information on how to install these updates manually. The tutorial is very long and I do not want to make this post a lengthy one. That is why I am giving the direct links for lengthy tutorials.

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Prevent Virus Spreading From USB Flash Drives With iKill

My PC usually gets infected with viruses whenever I plugin any of my friends Pen Drive. Here is a simple tool known as iKill which prevents the spreading of viruses from Pen Drive to your PC.

It works by scanning the drives for the presence of removable drives. If found, it parses the autorun.inf file for the executables it may run. If AutoProtect is enabled,it will automatically delete the files present on the drive. Otherwise, it will prompt you for your permission to delete the virus. Version 2 includes unspecified updates.

Download Instructions : Click here to download

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Download Avira Anti Virus Bootable Rescue CD Free

Sometimes when your Windows gets infected by virus, system files gets currupted and in that case your PC does not start or gives some kind of error. At that time you can use Rescue Bootable CD’s to scan your drives, create delete partitions and can perform many other operations.

Last time I told you about Kaspersky Anti Virus Bootable Rescue CD. If you use Avira Anti Virus, here is Avira Anti Virus BootableRescue CD. Just download it and burn it in CD and you can use this CD in future.

Download Instructions : Click here to download.

It is an ISO file, you can use Nero, Ultra ISO, Power ISO to burn this ISO file into CD.

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus BitDefender Anti Virus and Internet Security

BitDefender Anti Virus and Internet Security :

Step1) First download the updates from here. In the link given, you can find all the How To’s of BitDefender products.

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus Avira Anti Virus :

Avira Anti Virus :

Step1) First download the updates from here.

Step2) Now open Avira Anti Virus and then go to the menu Update and select Manual Update.

Step 3) Now navigate to the downloaded IVDF file from your hard disk and click on Open.

Step 4) And you are done !

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus AVG Anti Virus v7.5 :

Step1) First download the updates from here.

Step2) Now follow the steps below :

• >> Open AVG User Interface
• >> From top menu “Tools” select “Update from directory” option
• >> Navigate to the folder where AVG update files are stored and click “OK”

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How To Manually Update AntiVirus AVG Anti Virus v8.0 :

All AntiVirus come up with the option to automatically update its virus signature database. But this option is for those who have Internet connection. But for those users who do not have Internet connection or your connection is temporarily disconnected here is a method to manually update virus signatures.

AVG Anti Virus v7.5 :

Step1) First download the updates from here.

Step2) Now follow the steps below :

• >> Open AVG User Interface
• >> From top menu “Tools” select “Update from directory” option
• >> Navigate to the folder where AVG update files are stored and click “OK”

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Nod32 Anti Virus Not Detecting Any Keylogger, Here Is The Solution

Last time I wrote a tutorial on what to do if Kaspersky does not detect any keylogger . Today’s post of mine is quite similar to it but the difference is in the software. If you are using Nod32 anti virus and it is not detecting any keylogger in your PC here is a solution for it.

As I have installed latest version of Nod32, so I’ll be giving screenshots of version 4.0 only.

Lets start :

Step1) Open Nod32 anti virus and click on Setup and from the drop down list select Advanced Setup or simply press F5.

Step2) In the left hand side panel, click on Antivirus and antispyware.

Step3) Now look at the right hand side panel and click Setup.

Step4) Now, in the options, put a tick on Potentially Unsafe Applications and then click on OK at the bottom.

Step5) Now again the left hand side panel, look for On Demand Computer Scan and click on it.

Step6) Now, in the right hand side panel, click on drop down list and select In-depth scan.

Step7) Click on Setup beside ThreatSense engine parameter setup, here put a tick on potentially Unsafe Applications and then click on OK at the bottom.

Step8) Now again from the drop down list select context Menu Scan and repeat Step7.

Step9) Now again from the drop down list select Smart Scan and repeat Step7.

Step10) Now in the main Advanced Setup window click on OK and restart your PC.

From now your Nod32 Anti Virus will detect all keyloggers and all unwanted applications.

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Download Kaspersky 2010 Beta Version

Good news for all the beta testers, Kaspersky has recently launched Kaspersky 2010 beta and is available to download. Have a look at the screenshots below :

No need of any key, just install Kaspersky 2010 from here and you can use it as 30 days trial. I think the full version will be released after a long time. Kaspersky claims it to be the fastest virus scanner. Well, I have just downloaded this software and has not scanned any drives yet. Just give it a try and do reply here, what is your scanning experience with it!

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List Of Top 10 Antivirus Softwares

In case you don’t know me, I am Abhimanyu who is a self proclaimed professional blogger and web architecture consultant. I manage two blogs MWolk Blog and India Blog in my free time.

Here is the list of Best 10 Antivirus Applications of 2009. Most of these come with following testing certifies …
ICSA Certified
VB100% Certified
W.C.L Level 1 Certified
W.C.L Level 2 Certified

10 Best Antivirus Softwares

01. Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Kaspersky Antivirus often treated as the best available Antivirus application and has a special version for file servers. It covers almost all sections needed for a top class security. Kaspersky provides hourly virus definition update to keep you up-to-date.

02. BitDefender Antivirus

BitDefender is one of the best antivirus with top class defending ability. It provides hourly definition updates for latest threats. BitDefender comes with P2P File Sharing and Registry Startup Protection but lacks Email scanning.

03. Trend Micro

Trend Micro is a well known and popular antivirus with Spyware and Adware Protection. It has some great features including Remote File Lock that safeguards your private files in case your laptop is lost or stolen. But lacks P2P File Sharing and Registry Startup Scanning.

04. Norton Antivirus/ Internet Security

Norton Antivirus is one of the most popular and well known antivirus application. The latest version has the ability to map your wireless home network and safeguards your wifi networks. Recently Norton has introduced a special version for gaming PCs known as Norton 2009 Gaming Edition. It comes with daily virus definition update but no support for P2P File Sharing and Registry Startup Protection.

05. McAfee Antivirus

McAfee is one of the leading antiviruses in security industry. McAfee introduced 2 features ScriptStopper and WormStopper. But it has no support for P2P File Sharing, Instant Messenger and Registry Startup. The inbuilt updater updates virus definitions on a regular basis to keep your up-to-date.

06. Panda Antivirus Pro 2009

Panda Antivirus comes with a new feature call UltraFast scan engine that scan almost 30% faster compared to other antivirus applications. It has few unique features as follows
Identity protection through Anti-Phishing Filter and Anti-Banking Trojans Engine
Panda Antivirus has an advanced heuristic scan which maximum possible identity theft
Inbuilt Personal Firewall

07. ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2009

The latest version of ZoneAlarm antivirus comes with strong removal ability of most dangerous viruses and multilayer security for your PC. But it is not certified by any of the three major independent testing labs Virus Bulletic, Checkmark, or ICSA. Zone Alarm scans uses lesser possible system resources.

08. ESET NOD32 Antivirus

NOD32 is one of the leading antivirus applications with feature like …
Blocking all attempts to collect and forward your personal and confidential data
Provides best protection against zero day threat and attacks
Virus definition updates comes in very small size compared to others
Multi layered protection including real time email scanning

09. AVG Antivirus

AVG is one of oldest and widely used antivirus. Latest version of AVG comes with a clean interface and the core scanning engine changed for better performance with multi-core processors. Now the AVG Antivirus comes with two separate stand alone applications AVG Antispyware and AVG Antirootkit to give your best possible security.

10. F-Secure Antivirus 2009

F-Secure Antivirus is quite easy to use and comes with pre-defined options for known threats. F-Secure heuristic scanner is considered as one of fastest. It provides new definition update on every two hours to provide you best possible security from most latest threats. It supports emails scanning for both Outlook and Thunderbird.

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