Snake.exe.vbs

[photon]

1. I have struck with a virus. I think it is snake.exe.vbs
It copies all the file and folder with an extension .exe makes it read only and shows as a application. It make the original folder(without extension) hidden, whose hidden option is internally disabled. It makes all the original and the copied folders read only. I cannot install or modify anything. I can not access C:\windows .It makes the folder option disappeared from control panel. Whenever I place the mouse over any file the information window shows as:

File version: 1.0.0.1
Date Created 04/05/2008 8:06 PM
Size: 180 KB

By clicking properties also it shows size as 180 KB, in properties version it shows created by Mrs. Challenger.

To enable folder option I have done the following:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoFolderOptions DWORD value to ‘0’.

After restarting the folder option is coming up but it is holding for few seconds. Value becomes ‘1’ .


Then I have tried the following as suggested

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Advanced
In right-side pane, change value of "Hidden" to 1 - To show hidden files.

After restarting the folder option is coming up but it is also not holding.

I scanned with ESET NOD32 Smart Security 3.0.650.0 Database sign. 2945(20080313). But no result.
I tried to repair XP but sorry..

What to do?

[joey_182]

just use avira free edition do full system scan in safe mode and after that use 'trojan remover trial version' to clear any doubt for infected files if u feel any after using avira..and before using avira u need to uninstall nod 32 otherwise ur pc ll be very very slow...
and to install trojan u dont need to uninstall avira..they dont conflict...
nod32 shd detect but i guess virus has corrupted the database of nod32 antivirus...
ok..try and then reply.

[blueshift]

@photon, before you make any changes to Registry, check if their are any suspicious processes in Task Manager. Else end the explorer.exe process and then proceed with the changes.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Advanced
In right-side pane, change value of "Hidden" to 1 - To show hidden files.

You must also check the 'SuperHidden' s value.

Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon, check for the Userinit and Shell values.

Check the startup entries in MsConfig.

[photon]

I Have tried all. Avira is a waste. AVG 8.0 done the trick.
But... It deleted all the files with .exe extension. But all the oroginal files are still hidden. They are not avialable in Folder Option> View > Show hidden file and folders.
It is avialable Only in Folder Option> View >Un Hide protected operating system files.
Whenever i Explore file properties the hidden check box is internally disabeled.
How I can restore normal file properties??

[hacker.kracker]

Originally Posted by photon

I Have tried all. Avira is a waste. AVG 8.0 done the trick.

Use a trial version of Trend micro Pro - you are infected with WORM_SPYBOT.B - more info at on how to remove the virus both manually and by auto tool - check at http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...T%2EB&VSect=Sn

[dagabharat]

Hi,

Even my laptop got struck by viron snake.exe.vbs.I was able to remove virus successfully using AVG 8.0.

I am unable to access my primary drives like C:/ etc. I did changed the registry setting like Nofolderoption, NoViewDrive under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer using administrator account in safe mode.

Now, whenever I logoff and log back using normal mode, the changes which I made to the Nofolderoption, NoViewDrive gets overwritten.

Please help...

Thanks...