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mcdhu
11th Apr 2008, 19:42
My son's PC seems to be infected with a 'program' called 'Files Secure 2.2' which is the usual trojan type I guess.

My problem is that Google shows up a host of pages purporting to offer removal tools, but I am not good enough to know which ones are for real.
AVG 7.5 does not pick this up.
Please would someone advise me which of the many tools/progs on offer will do the job of eliminating this pesky little chap.

Dell Dimension PC, Win xp, AVG 7.5, AOL Bb via a wireless modem router.

Many thanks,
mcdhu

Tarq57
11th Apr 2008, 23:30
This site (http://www.411-spyware.com/remove-files-secure-2-2) and this site also (http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/files-secure-removal-instructions) appear to offer fairly informative removal information. I was a bit surprised not to see a number of Google hits referring to forums that "do" HijackThis logs, so I guess it might be fairly new.
Superantispyware is a good, reputable, thorough scanner. Free version available.

There were a lot of Google hits referring to keygens and cracks. Appears this rogue antispyware is usually installed when attempting to install fake codecs. The message for your son should be clear.

mcdhu
12th Apr 2008, 09:38
Thank you very much Tarq57, I'm on the case!

Is 'fake codec' a computer euphemism for 'dodgy video'? I think he has the message now anyway.

Cheers,
mcdhu