server.exe virus in windows XP professional SP2
I got some virus probably from my friend's pen drive. Here are its details. When I log into my account I got a message INTERNET EXPLORER HAS ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO CLOSE. So after getting this message again and again I started digging my pc for possible causes then I found something new in my C:\Windows\Install there was a file named SERVER.EXE having an icon just like a JPG or JPEG have. Furthermore I found a file named SERVER>EXEP9uri(something like that. I forgot the alphabets after EXE). I deleted both the files. But it happens to be there after every two seconds. Additionally I found something in my Regsitry HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run\ and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ DWORD Value Name: HKCU Value Data: C:\WINDOWS\system32\install\server.exe Can you please help me in removing this virus. I've Windows Security Essentials installed on my PC and have also tried windows malicious software removal tool but no gain.
May 22nd, 2011 6:16am

As this forum focuses on Windows SteadyState specific issues, this inquiry would best be posted to Windows XP forum: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/windowsxpitpro The reason why we recommend posting appropriately is you will get the most qualified pool of respondents, and other partners who read the forums regularly can either share their knowledge or learn from your interaction with us. Thank you for your understanding. Regards, Leo HuangPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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May 23rd, 2011 4:14am

I got it solved can you please tell me how to remove it?
May 24th, 2011 12:39am

You can just delete the thread. Regards, Leo Huang Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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May 24th, 2011 12:54am

I can't find any option to delete or remove this thread. Can you please guide me how to do this? thanksSMB
May 24th, 2011 1:35am

Ok, I will help you to close this thread. Regards, Leo HuangPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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May 24th, 2011 1:38am

I'll be grateful for that leoSMB
May 24th, 2011 1:45am

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