Minimum scan engine version needed: 6.810

Pattern file needed: 2.684.03

Pattern release date: Jun 13, 2005

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_NIMDA.A.

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 JS_NIMDA.A. To do this, Trend Micro customers must download the latest virus pattern file and scan their computers. Other Internet users can use HouseCall, the Trend Micro online threat scanner.

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