backdoor trojan

To remove Backdoor.Trojan you must do the following:

1. Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
2. Start Norton AntiVirus (NAV), and make sure that NAV is configured to scan all files. For instructions on how to do this, read the document How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
3. Run a full system scan. Delete all files that are infected with Backdoor.Trojan.
4. Remove any references to the infected files that have been added to the Windows registry.
5. (Windows 95/98/Me only) Remove any references to the infected files that have been added to the Win.ini and System.ini files.

For detailed instructions, see the sections that follow.

NOTE: The procedure described in this document is complex and assumes that you are familiar with basic Windows and DOS procedures. If you are not, then we suggest that you obtain the services of a qualified computer consultant.

To run LiveUpdate:
1. Start Norton AntiVirus.
2. Click LiveUpdate, and follow the prompts. For detailed instructions, see the document How to run LiveUpdate.

updating the the virus definition cannot do the job in removing the virus instead go to http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html look for the virus name and click the link so that you can download the patch or give you step by step instructions in removing the backdoor.

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