[Off Topic] if the 'BEAGLE' bites

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W32.Beagle.A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,&K@mm REMOVAL TOOL

Download the FxBeagle.exe file from

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FxBeagle.exe

1. Save the file to a convenient location, such as your Windows desktop,

or removable media (floppy disc).

2. Close all the running programs before running the tool.

3. If you are on a network or if you have a full-time connection to the

Internet, disconnect the computer from the network and

the Internet.

4. If you are running Windows Me or XP, then disable System Restore.

Refer below for details.

How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001012513122239?OpenDo\

cument&src=sec_doc_nam

How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001111912274039?OpenDo\

cument&src=sec_doc_nam

Caution: If you are running Windows Me/XP, we strongly recommend that you do

not skip the above step!

6. Double-click the FxBeagle.exe file to start the removal tool.

7. Click Start to begin the process, and then allow the tool to run.

8. Restart the computer.

9. Me/XP - Run the removal tool AGAIN to ensure that the system is clean.

10. If you are running Windows Me/XP, then re-enable System Restore.

11. Run an Update to make sure that you are using the most current virus

definitions.

Note: The removal procedure may not be successful if Windows Me/XP System

Restore is not disabled as previously directed, because Windows prevents

outside programs from modifying System Restore.

When the tool has finished running, you will see a message indicating

whether the computer was infected by W32.Beagle.A (AT) mm (DOT) In the case of a

removal of the worm, the program displays the following results:

a.. Total number of the scanned files

b.. Number of deleted files

c.. Number of repaired files

d.. Number of terminated viral processes

e.. Number of fixed registry entries