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The
Worm.Explorezip Virus: "Melissa"
with an attitude HOW
WORM.EXPLORE WORKS Hi "name of
recipient"! Experts say you should delete it without opening it, and then empty the deleted items file. If it executes, the worm copies itself to the Windows system directory with the filename "Explore.exe" and then modifies the WIN.INI file so the program executes each time Windows starts. It then uses the infected computer's email client to harvest email addresses in order to propagate itself. But behind the scenes, it plays real mean: searching C through Z drives and selecting crucial file extensions and rendering them useless by making them 0 bytes long. Result: Non-recoverable data or computer system failure. To sanitize your system, you need to mount a full-scale assault. Here's a guide from ZDNet Help. Click for more. Have you been attacked by Worm.ExploreZip? Hit the TalkBack button to warn others via a message beneath this story. You can also join my Berst Alert's Forum to trade questions and answers with other readers. Whatever else you do, spend the time to follow the steps and safeguards linked below. VITAL
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