Minimum scan engine version needed: 7.000

Pattern file needed: 3.216.03

Pattern release date: Feb 16, 2006

Important note: The "Minimum scan engine" refers to the earliest Trend Micro scan engine version guaranteed to detect this threat. However, Trend Micro strongly recommends that you update to the latest version in order to get comprehensive protection. Download the latest scan engine here.

Solution:

Note: To fully remove all associated malware, perform the clean solution for PE_SALITY.AE.

Identifying the Malware Program

To remove this malware, first identify the malware program.

1. Scan your computer with your Trend Micro antivirus product.
2. NOTE the path and file name of all files detected as BKDR_SALITY.AE.

Trend Micro customers need to download the latest virus pattern file before scanning their computer. Other users can use Housecall, the Trend Micro online virus scanner.

Restarting in Safe Mode

This malware has characteristics that require the computer to be restarted in safe mode. Go to this page for instructions on how to restart your computer in safe mode.

Deleting the Malware File(s)

1. Right-click Start then click Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running.
2. In the Named input box, type the malware file name detected earlier.
3. In the Look In drop-down list, select the drive that contains Windows, then press Enter.
4. Once located, select the file then press Delete.

Important Windows ME/XP Cleaning Instructions

Users running Windows ME and XP must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of infected computers.

Users running other Windows versions can proceed with the succeeding solution set(s).

Running Trend Micro Antivirus

If you are currently running in safe mode, please restart your computer normally before performing the following solution.

Scan your computer with Trend Micro antivirus and delete files detected as BKDR_SALITY.AE. To do this, Trend Micro customers must download the latest virus pattern file and scan their computer. Other Internet users can use HouseCall, the Trend Micro online virus scanner.

Trend Micro offers best-of-breed antivirus and content-security solutions for your corporate network, small and medium business, mobile device or home PC.

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