Weird pen drive virus problem.!!

[riturajnitk]

hello all,
As soon as i insert the USB Drive into my laptop its shows the Autorun options like.. open files,take no actions etc etc.as showed the Virus has been detected popup.i have been using AVAST antiVirus.i have scanned my computer as well as USB drive also facing same problem.
finally i formatted my USB drive.. but still when i insert the USB drive to my laptop its shows VIrus detected ..
please suggest me some good utility to remove this problem..

do i need to re install whole windows ??

Pls help..
Thanks in advance

 

[akatsukireborn]

Most likely the virus has already infected your computer. (Probably gphone.exe/new folder.exe/Auto.It virus). Try and find the name of the virus and search for a removal tool on Google. If that doesn't help, format is another option. Format only C: and re-install Windows and the antivirus. Don't touch anything from other drives till your AV is installed and running. Run a full system scan to remove possible viruses from other drives.:hap2:

Install a good antivirus & scan any new media inserted into the computer before accessing it.:cool2:

 

[riturajnitk]

HI.. Please advice me a good antivirus

 

[pratik2222]

You are affected with Virus.Win32.Autorun.ah .. use spyware doctor full version or Kasperksy

 

[mallik]

@ OP, first disable Autorun, also check the name of the virus detected. Google for it and find a good virus removal tool (from Mcafee or Kaspersky etc). Disable system restore and run the tool in safe mode. If possible post your "hijack this" log. Also do a full system scan with malware / spyware busters. Reinstalling is the last option, only in case of windows not starting, too buggy. You could use bit defender if you are not too happy with avast.

Cheers !

~M

 

[MohitPreet]

use eset nod 32 antivirus

or norton 360

very good

 

[amitash]

You can download free kaspersky, 30 day trial...That might work...Also can you post your hijackthis log here? hijackthis can be downloaded from here:

Trend Micro HijackThis - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com

 

[logistopath]

Like mallik said, format and reinstall of OS should be your last option. Try all the intermediate options before reinstalling. You are having avast, so you can schedule a boot scan. First disable system restore before doing this.

 

[shatrughan]

the virus name is winupdate32.exe

the virus makes a folder in pen drive "RECYCLE"

and an autorun script

i m also having the same virus but cant delete it

 

[The Sauron]

Use Avast Pro 4.8 antivirus after clean install .....I have faced smiler virus issue many times but avast was perfect guardian .

Delete autorun.ini from all drives.This virus force system files/hidden attrib to many folders restoration is by attrib -H /S /D add more switch -R on need.