Gumblar, according to ScanSafe could be a bigger problem than Conficker’s.

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Steps to check to see if you are infected with gumblar:
1. Download FileAlyzer from here and install it;

2. Run it and paste this=C:\WINDOWS\system32\sqlsodbc.chm to the Open Dialog;

3. Go to the 3rd section where it says SHA1, copy the value from there and then go to ScanSafe’s Blog and compare the values. The value from there should be the size of the file. If the values do not match, it’s possible that you’re computer is infected with Gumblar.

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Recently I’ve acquired this image. This is the first time I see this kind of stuff and when I will find an answer I will post here the solution. Could be probably a virus… so go to Antivirus section and scan your PC using the online scanners. If this does not solve the problem, install your system after saving your data.

Check to see if you’re infected: http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html

MRT (Microsoft Removal Tool)

and to remember the link, just type in http://tr.im/cyeanticonficker

This toll will clean many malwares, not just Conficker. I said Conficker removal tools because is the latest worm that appeared.

By going to http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830 you will find a list with all the malwares.

Just made a video of how to configure Avira AntiVir in order to protect your computer against viruses. It updates and scans at your specified time.

http://forums.techguy.org/windows-nt-2000-xp/410396-solved-xp-sp2-firewall-off.html

http://deluxewarplaya.gallery.netspace.net.au/Random/hahaha

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/892350

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/sharedaccess.htm

None of the above links helped me, must be something from the registry… I hope these links will help you.

http://rstzone.org/index.php?pagina=tutoriale&selecteaza=tutorial&id=53

Based on this tip I’ve made some batch files:

http://cyecorp.ro/dld/firewall/FIREWALL_start.bat
This is how to ENABLE the firewall
@echo off
title Starting FW
netsh firewall set opmode ENABLE

http://cyecorp.ro/dld/firewall/FIREWALL_stop.bat
This is how to DISABLE the firewall
@echo off
title Starting FW
netsh firewall set opmode DISABLE

http://cyecorp.ro/dld/firewall/FIREWALL_restart.bat
This is how to Restart the firewall
@echo off
title Stopping FW
netsh firewall set opmode DISABLE

title Starting FW
netsh firewall set opmode ENABLE

http://cyecorp.ro/dld/firewall/FIREWALL_open.bat
This is how to open the firewall panel
title Open FW
start firewall.cpl

http://cyecorp.ro/dld/firewall/FIREWALL_noExceptions.bat
This is how to Enable the firewall without any EXCEPTIONS
title Enabling FW with NO EXCEPTIONS
netsh firewall set opmode ENABLE DISABLE