Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??

Subject: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 09:31 AM

Just done a scan with my (free)AVG, and it comes up telling me I've got a "Trojan Downloader Istbar.Q" AVG can't get rid of it - it says "moved object is bigger than the archive limit"

So anyone please got any recommendations for getting rid of the infection?

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 09:34 AM

Adware away should do it - or a re-install!!

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 09:38 AM

Without checking AVG out it looks from the message that it's set up to archive infected files and that your archive of quarantined files is near the limit. You can probably change the option to delete infected files instead and I imagine that will do it. (You might want to change the option back afterwards for future).

Mick

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: Bernard
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 11:30 AM

It's not always true that AVG correctly identifies Trojans... sometimes it flags legit software, so you may want to check that first.

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: Jim Carroll
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 12:01 PM

Send in a wooden horse!
Sorrry Mc - couldn't resist.
Jim Carroll

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: frogprince
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 12:38 PM

Roll it up starting next to the body until it slips off easily.

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 05:57 PM

Mick Pearce's advice seems to have done the trick. Mudcatters always come through! Thanks.

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 09:38 PM

I used to get those wretched things until I upgraded to AVG with Firewall, that seemed to cure it!

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: CLETUS HARDDINGER
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 11:07 PM

I try ta keep mine for 3 ur 4 ur even5 uzez iffen I can,   Iffen yur reel carefull an wash em out good thay can last a long time, Be shur ya blow em up a bit an chek fur leeks.

CLETUS

Subject: RE: Tech: Getting rid of Trojan??
From: GUEST,999
Date: 27 Nov 09 - 12:23 AM

The regiment will have a new one.