At 01:59 PM 10/24/98 , you wrote:
>Mick Fitzpatrick wrote:
>>
>> Hello
>>
>> Norton Utilities has just found a virus on my PC!!! It may have been there
>> some time as I don't usually let Norton run. However, I cleaned it up and
>> Norton told me it could not remove the virus from certain files and
>> suggested deleting them. These files are Norton exe and W98 programme files
>> so I'd prefer not to delete them. The virus (s) is called  W95.CIH and
>> W95.CIH 1075. This is the first time I've had a virus and I don't know what
>> to do next!! any advise will be welcome...TIA
>>
>> Mick
>>
>
>Mick:
>
>
>Symantec (maker of Norton AntiVirus) has a program called KILL_CIH.EXE
>on their site that will disable the virus in memory so that you can
>remove the virus with your software. Note that if the virus is NOT
>disabled, you can and probably will spread the virus with your software.

One note about Kill_CIH from Symantec is that it leaves a mess on your hard
drive.  It tends to make copies of every file it cleans..  and then you are busy
cleaning out all the files it generates.

Personally, when we were hit with this nasty bug a few months back, (both
Drew Dunn and myself got it), we finally opted to use AVP.   It cleans the
virus thoroughly and does not leave the mess of Kill_CIH.   You can
download the 30 day trial version from their web site to clean the virus:
   http://www.avp.ch/

You will also find complete information on this nasty little bug at this web site.


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