This rootkit is used by other malware for its rootkit functionalities.
This Trojan may be dropped by other malware.
It requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
Arrival Details
This Trojan may be dropped by the following malware:
Rootkit Capabilities
This Trojan is used by other malware for its rootkit functionalities.
Other Details
This Trojan requires its main component to successfully perform its intended routine.
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Remove malware files dropped/downloaded by RTKT_COMFOO.A
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product and note files detected as RTKT_COMFOO.A
Step 4
Restart in Safe Mode
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To restart in Safe Mode:
• For Windows 2000 users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 when you see the Starting Windows bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose the Safe Mode option from the Windows Advanced Options menu then press Enter.
• For Windows XP users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 after the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine is done. If the Windows Advanced Options menu does not appear, try restarting then pressing F8 several times when the POST screen appears.
- Choose the Safe Mode option from the Windows Advanced Options menu then press Enter.
• For Windows Server 2003 users
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 after Windows starts up. If the Windows Advanced Options menu does not appear, try restarting again and pressing F8 several times afterward.
- On the Windows Advanced Option menu, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode then press Enter.
Step 5
Search and delete the file detected as RTKT_COMFOO.A
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To search and delete the malware/grayware file:
- Right-click Start then click Search... or Find..., depending on the version of Windows you are running.
- In the Named input box, type the name(s) of the file(s) detected earlier.
- In the Look In drop-down list, select My Computer, then press Enter.
- Once located, select the file then press SHIFT+DELETE to permanently delete the file.
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