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    I got two Trojan horses with the name JS/Exploit-BO.gen and file name ad4[1].htm and ad4[2].htm. And I can’t delete, clean them up or put them in quarantine!! When I tried these three options I got the message that I had to look of the files were protected for writing. So I followed the given path and it seemed that they weren’t on my computer but on the internet and the site/file couldn’t be found (gladly???). I am already busy with scanning my computer but nothing has been found so far. I really never had something like this before and really don’t have an idea what to do.

    Before these two Trojan horses I got another one, but my anti-virus program (McAfee) deleted it immediately. When I got the other two Trojan horses all my running programs and opened internet windows didn’t response anymore so I had to shut them down, with the fact that the not saved things would be lost.

    My computer seems to function well now, no problems anymore so far, but I really like to know if I should be worried and if I can something of about this. So if anyone has a idea what I can do, I really would appreciate it very much. Thank you in advance.

    Edit: Virus scan is completed and there are no infected files detected.

    Edit2:
    Alright I have found two updates which might help me with the removal of this Trojan horses, but when I download them they ask me in what program I like to open it. And since I really don’t know anything about computers, I really don’t have a clue which program I must choose.
    This is the link where I found the updates:
    http://www.mcafee.com/apps/downloads...pdates/dat.asp
    So could maybe someone please tell me which program I have to choose for these updates?
    Last edited by Adventure; 01-26-2007 at 01:55 AM.
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    It appears you can download it anywhere on your computer. I don't have McAfee, but I'm assuming that once you download the info. you open it up & go through the install process. I would give that a try.

    If you have a Windows computer (meaning not a Mac) you would download the first one : "dat-4949.zip (Windows & Netware)" however if yu computer says on it it has "Intel" (a very visible logo on your computer) you would download this one: "4949xdat.exe(Windows-Intel)"

    I have Trend Macro PC-cillin it only costs $50 a year & worth every penny. It grabs everything & updates almost daily... sometimes a couple times a day. Sometimes members get renewal discounts. I recommend this one b/c I've been using it for 8 years now & have never had a Trojan get through & cause damage. It's great security. If this is expensive to you. I would research into a better one. It seems yours is not strong enough. I'm so sorry to hear you had an issue. I'm sure that was scarey.

    I will give you a bit more of information. Macro Trend keeps a running list of trojan infos HERE I'm not sure if you will find the ones you just struggled with, but you can look.

    Let us know if you have any more problems. Sorry again about this problem.

    I hope you can find something in this ihfo helpful.
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