PC full of virii , unable to install A/V software

riturajnitk · #1 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 10:56 AM

HI guys..
my comp is full of viruses.. whenever i try to install any antivirus it doesnt work out.. task manager isnot opening.. n there are some icons names" UST Scandal.avi " has been created in every drive...i even tried in Safe mode.. wht to do guys..
thnx..

greenhorn · #2 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 11:34 AM

format C:\ and reinstall ?

riturajnitk · #3 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 11:46 AM

is tht wht i can do.?any other option?

bottle · #4 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 11:54 AM

does this help ?

How To Remove Funny UST Scandal.avi.exe Virus | od3n [dot] net

ultimabasher · #5 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 11:55 AM

no other option matie

i say u need to format all the drives else even after u install new windows .. this virus will easily spread as u mentioned its in all drives

Macinstein · #6 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 11:55 AM

Its better to reinstall XP for peace of mind and couple it with a good firewall and anti virus solution afterwards..
Otherwise you may end up trying lots of other things that still wont help much.

linuxtechie · #7 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 12:10 PM

How about Hiren BOOT CD? Tried it once? If haven't give it a try.

Amaresh · #8 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 12:26 PM

Try this Funny UST Scandal remover - http://www.geocities.com/six519/Remover.zip

I had the same virus and this fixed it.

clown_abhi · #9 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 01:23 PM

Yup, u can just use the remover for cleaning up. Else if u want to do it manually, here's the link on how to do it:
How To Remove Funny UST Scandal.avi.exe Virus | od3n [dot] net

riturajnitk · #10 (**permalink**) 25 Feb 08, 02:00 PM

Tnx all.. Tnq very much.

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