getcodec.gen Removal

[ADAN]

Hello,

after installing the avira antivir , it Detected the getcodec.gen Virus , but it cannot remove the virus , i dont know why this happen , apparenty my computer has become really slow , can you tell me how can i remove this getcodec.gen Virus , please help me thanks in advance

[ABDIEL]

SPR/ASF.GetCodec.Gen is a detection for multimedia files that contain a special command to download new codecs. Normally, codecs are required to play video or audio formats. This mechanism got hijacked by malware, which simply downloads Trojans instead of a real new codec. ASF, WMA and WMV files are affected, a recent Trojan converts MP3 files into the ASF file format and adds a command to download malicious code. The Wimad Trojan family also uses this method.

[Steve123]

1. Download this file combofix.exe

2. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts, but select NO when asked to install the recovery console.
3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply.

Note:
Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it hang .

Combofix is a freeware (a legitimate spyware remover created by sUBs), Combofix was designed to scan a computer for known malware, spyware (SurfSideKick, QooLogic, and Look2Me as well as any other combination of the mentioned spyware applications) and remove them.

ComboFix allows the manual removal of spyware infections . It 's a specialized effective cleaning tool, which is useful compared to other malware and spyware removers.
After Combofix finished,a report will be created. You can use this report to search and remove infections which are not automatically removed.

[worm4u]

• May be your pc having a virus or malware. Download Norton Security Scan , its free. Perform a free virus scan.
  
• Also to make your pc free from spywares Download Ad-Aware and
  
• And it can be because of some unsigned drivers, see this help Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
  
• Perform a DISK CLEANUP as Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk Cleanup.
  
• Also do the defrag of your hard disk partitions.