I just got a virus Troj_Darka.IRC How do i get rid of it.

[slimdog23]

I was downloading a cable_DSL Tweak from mIRC and after downloading the file I extracted it and then scanned it and a virus called TROJ_DARKA.IRC popped up. It couldnt remove the virus from the file I would like to know how to get rid of this virus please help.

 

[slimdog23]

oh yeah the virus is in my C:\_Restore\Temp\A0012669.CPY How do i get rid of this virus.

 

[SavvyLady]

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[Rollin' Rog]

This MS link will give you several options for dealing with infected files in the "Restore Archive"

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q263455

 

[$teve]

and maybe next time slim,you will scan downloaded files before opening
good luck anyway

 

[slimdog23]

well for one thing there steve, I did scan it before opening it, but I still got the virus and just to let you know I always scan the files that I download before I open them.

 

[$teve]

ok sorry about that slim......i read your thread too fast.....didnt see the "scanned" part

let us know if you get rid of the trojan or not.
good luck.