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Old 05-22-2001, 10:57 PM   #1
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I am curious on how to go about for finding a program to fix a bootvirus. I am running SuSE Linux 7.1 Any suggestions..
 
Old 05-23-2001, 06:19 AM   #2
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What kind of bootvirus? Is it in your boot sector or the MBR or what? A low level format always does the trick!
 
Old 05-23-2001, 06:38 AM   #3
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D/L an AV product for Linux & scan to determine the viruses name. Then look it up in the virus databases for clues: vil.mcafee.com, www.avp.ch/avpve/ or www.datafellows.com/vir-info/

I have tested & can recommend Mcafee's Uvscan AVP or RAV.
 
Old 05-23-2001, 03:27 PM   #4
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Quote:
Originally posted by trickykid
What kind of bootvirus? Is it in your boot sector or the MBR or what? A low level format always does the trick!
BIG WARNING SIGN!!!
This can totally destroy your hard disk. This is an absolute last resort.
 
  


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