Hi Heike,
please read the links here:

http://www.virusbtn.com/resources/vgrep/vgrep.cgi?terms=Win32%3ANimda+[Drp]&product=1
http://www.avast.com/i_idt_133.html

Also try avast’s Cleaner: http://www.avast.com/i_idt_171.html

Removal in SafeMode could also work (F8-Boot)


what WIN do you have ? Are all ServicePacks and Windowsupdates applied ?

Where exactly was the infected File found (full path/folder/filename, e.g. c:\Windows\system32\virusfile.exe) ?

Sometimes it’s enough to

  • clear all TEMP-folders (via drive CleanUp AND best also manually)
  • empty Temp.Int.Files folder(s) (via IE->Extras-Internetoptions->Delete files, including OFFLINE files) and
  • empty java-Cache or
  • disable system restore on Win ME/XP INCLUDING a REBOOT!! ( http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm )
    to get rid of it…

test the file with OnlineScanners e.g. from Trend, RAV & KAV (see below) to get a more specific name
(you need to temporarily pause AV-Resident Shield/Monitor/Guard to be able to scan the file online)

-Secure your system:
change passwords, secure shares, install patches/updates for WIN&IE;
disable ActiveX and Scripting in IE except for know secure sites - and better use a secure browser like Opera or Mozilla

  • scan your whole system with updated avast and maybe a 2nd scanner ,e.g. TrendMicro/RAV to check whether your PC is clean :wink:
  • If needed, reenable system restore on Win ME/XP

Further Details and Links via the board search above

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