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27053	2001-12-09 02:29:00	When I ran my Norton virus check, the following files came up as not being inoculated: QTExtCode.dll, uninst32.exe, rebootnt.exe, tcpip32.dll, vise32ex.dll I run Norton's every couple of days and these have never come up previously as being uninoculated. I haven't download any new programs or made any changes to the system (as far as I am aware). I am concerned something nasty is afoot. Symatec does not bring up anything when I run a search on these names, so are these files quite normal or am I being a newbie paranoid again. Any advice would be most appreciated. System info: Windows ME. Microsoft Works Suite 2001	Guest (0)
27054	2001-12-10 11:56:00	Hi Jen, tcpip32.dll is normal to have. uninst32.exe looks remarkably like a trojan (called backdoor.tripod)and rebootnt.exe looks equally unfriendly. I can find nothing on rebootnt.exe but seem to remember it being associated with a dialler that can make your phone bill look like a mortgage payment. The remaining files I have no idea on. I'd suggest checking you have the latest updates from symantec for your anti-virus software and scanning your machine again. Also consider downloading a trojan scanner at www.moosoft.com and see what that shows. Last but not least, get a personal firewall at www.zonelabs.com/products/za/pestpatrol.html (it's free). Happy hunting!	Guest (0)
27055	2001-12-11 09:13:00	Thanks Des I update Norton's every week and run ZoneAlarm already. I downloaded your suggested trojan scanner and I came up squeaky-clean - so good news. Perhaps those files (since deleted) will stay a mystery. Your advice was much appreciated. Jen	Guest (0)
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