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Posted :	Thursday, April 01st, 2004 02:27:26 PM
By :	twebbas

boot.malmo - boot-virus problem

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Hi.

I have been exposed to a rather old virus. From -94 actually. Its called boot.malmo. It infects the mbr. Im using norton antivirus. Norton cant remove it in windows, of course.

But norton can´t even create any rescue disks etc for running from boot. But even if it could. It would be of no use for me. I dont even have an old diskdrive. =(

I downloaded som prg from f-secure, which had to be run from "dos". It ran a viruscheck in "dos" and cleared the mbr etc. (or so it claimed)

I made a boot-cd containing win98 boot-disk, on my laptop. (its only my stationary computer thats infected)

But since I´m using ntsf, I cant see my hd in "dos". I even tried to boot from the 98-cd, i made, and access the files from cd too (i burned the files from f-secure on cd). But after booting in my fake dos, and running the prg f-secure.exe. the prg freezed, and complained about there being no a:.
and I couldnt proceed.

I dont know what to do. Is this whole ntsf-thing really this crappy? U cant even format ur hd from a boot-cd/disk. U have to use your windows install cd.?

But as I´ve read, even if I actually could access my hd in "dos", formatting my hd wont work. Since the mbr isnt affected by the format-commando. Even fdisk wont do here.

What do I do now? Is a real formatting the only way? Isnt there a tool for people in my situation? There has to have been people with viruses in mbr, using win xp and ntsf.

I have tried other virus prg briefly. But with no luck. I was hoping any of them had a cure.

Curse to microsoft for removing dos in xp!!!! =) And by the way. Plz help me guys. Ur my last hope...

Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Pro
CPU/Processor : AMD Athon XP 2600+
RAM : not sure yet Actual:512 MB
Motherboard : Asus A7N8X-X, nForce 400
Hard Disk : Western Digital IDE, Space: 80 GB, RPM:7200
Partition Details : One partition, C:
Monitor : EIZO FLEXSCAN L767 19"
Video Card : Asus Radeon 9200SE
Video RAM : 128 MB
Sound Card : Built On Motherboard 5.1
CD Drive : LG CDRW-Burner 48 X
Mouse : Logitec Optical Wheel
Keyboard : some cheap one
Scanner : Primax Colorado 600p
Additional Comments : I use NTSF, and dont have a working a:. In fact I dont have one at all. =)

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Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on April 06th, 2004 08:36:59 PM
fdisk *should* work for what you need. There's a little known switch for fdisk - fdisk /mbr - clears the main boot record.

You can get a freeware utility called ntfsdos to read ntfs partitions from dos. A paid version allows you to write to these.

But I'd recommend going to grisoft.com and downloading their AVG Free version. Very likely, it will remove this malware.

BTW, NTFS is not crappy, it's just different. It has huge advantages over FAT32.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on April 06th, 2004 08:39:36 PM
Oops, forgot the links:
That NTFSDOS is available from
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/ntfsdos.shtml

AVG-FREE: http://www.grisoft.com

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on April 13th, 2004 07:26:44 AM
I have been exposed to a rather weired virus. Its called boot.malmo. It infects the mbr. Im using norton antivirus. Norton cant remove it in windows, of course.

But norton can´t even create any rescue disks etc for running from boot. But even if it could. It would be of no use for me. I dont even have an old diskdrive.
I have tried other virus prg briefly. But with no luck. I was hoping any of them had a cure.
plz help.
Cedric.A

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on April 15th, 2004 01:56:52 AM
Pliz Help. It has jammed my pc from booting.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on April 25th, 2004 02:50:11 PM
I just experienced the same problem. The solution is easier than you think. Boot the computer from the xp cd and go into repair mode. You'll get a c:\windows> prompt. Type "fixboot" and press enter. That's it!

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on May 06th, 2004 07:51:01 AM
How do you clean this virus from a W2K machine and how is it spread?

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on May 11th, 2004 01:42:55 AM
Just experienced the same problem on Win XP, my solution is to boot from the XP CD, when prompted press R to go to repair mode, at the c:\windows> prompt, type "fixmbr" and press enter. you'll get a warning messege which you can accept, and thats it. Just reboot the system and you are home and dry...NOTE! I tried the "fixboot" but it didnt work. so I used "fixmbr" instead.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on May 13th, 2004 04:36:45 PM
fuke

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on May 26th, 2004 02:37:35 AM
I'm experiencing the same problem in wins 2000 and find my life tough cause i don know the solution.May you p'se help me

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by pinnyric8 on June 01st, 2004 01:59:55 AM
How can I clean the boot.malmo virus?

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 01st, 2004 12:38:42 PM
HOW CAN I FIGHT THIS BAD VIRUS PLEASE

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 02nd, 2004 03:07:17 AM
I have just expericed this virus problem. My cursor just runs around by it self and as a result, i cannot click any where! My norton antivirus has detected it but has failed to repair. Please help me urgently. How can I avoid such in the future? How did this virus come in?

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 04th, 2004 03:36:31 AM
I have a problem with the same virus but it is on a removable flash disk. Is there anyway I can remove it from the disk? Thanks for the help

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 04th, 2004 04:24:51 AM
Am using win2k and the machine has boot.malmo virus which wont clean

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 07th, 2004 02:23:47 AM
how can I clean my computer from boot.malmo. I dont know much about computers. I read before something about xp_cd what is that?

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 08th, 2004 04:36:05 AM
how can i clear the following viruses?
1.boot.malmo
2.w32.hllw.gaobot.qen

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on June 28th, 2004 04:29:47 AM
Yes I also have the boot.malmo virus on my removable disk. I removed it from my C drive, but how can I get it off of the flash drive? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by godfreym on July 08th, 2004 08:01:20 AM
How do i remove boot.malmo virus for pc running windows 98 ?

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on July 21st, 2004 08:18:02 AM
Why don't you guys just browse to the top of this post and start reading, you're all asking questions that have already been answered... damn!....

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on July 22nd, 2004 01:06:27 PM
Please tell me how to eradicate the virus boot.malmo from mu lap top

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on July 23rd, 2004 09:06:09 AM
Guys, i just want to know how to remove the virus from my flash memory

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on July 26th, 2004 04:27:35 PM
Clean up the 128 virus found on this PC. My e-mail address is myrielc@yahoo.com Let me know a that address when this is done. Put a Capotol A in subject box do I don't delete you

Slow boot problem by Anonymous Ghost on August 05th, 2004 03:37:55 AM
Plz help

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on August 12th, 2004 03:43:37 AM
Plz help me with this virus ,I was used to remove it from HDD using fixboot and fixmbr line commands,but now It not easy removing it from flash memory .
Plz Help .

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on August 16th, 2004 05:07:02 AM
Hi guys
same boot malmo for me.
Did you manage do find a way how to remove it from a meomey key

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on August 17th, 2004 08:53:26 AM
w32.hllw.gaobot.qen virus has affected my xpwindows.What is the remedy to get rid of this particular virus

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on August 20th, 2004 09:58:24 AM
Boot Malmo virus..i have tried booting from win xp cd and going to to repair mode and typing in fxmbr...wen i restarted win xp..boot malmo was still in the Master Boot Record..Pls help find another solution...email me with a good proven and known solution my email address is s.kassami@merseymail.com....

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by gundor45 on August 25th, 2004 08:35:55 AM
Boot Malmo virus..i have tried booting from win xp cd and going to to repair mode and typing in fxmbr...wen i restarted win xp..boot malmo was still in the Master Boot Record..Pls help find another solution...email me with a good proven and known solution my email address is s.kassami@merseymail.com

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on September 21st, 2004 11:18:36 AM
every time i try to boot from my xp cd the computer just tries to reinstall windows how do you get into repair mode please let me know

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on September 28th, 2004 11:21:28 PM
please help me remove this virus 'boot.malmo'

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on October 03rd, 2004 09:30:42 PM
etydyhtfhrtf

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on October 11th, 2004 10:37:47 AM
Hi all,

This virus has plagued me for two years and I’ve tried all the tips above without any results including formating my HD several times. I have windows XP which seems the hardest to clean. However now I found something that work for me and I thought I should share it with you since your must be just as frustrated as I was.

Go to http://vil.nai.com/vil/virus-4e.asp and download emscan.zip. Do this on a non infected computer like on work or school. Unpack the material and put in on a floppy or cd drive what ever you prefer. Now take a NEW disk and go to the windows explorer and create a boot disk (Choose format disk and then create boot disk). Now you have two disks, one clean boot disk and one disk with a simple virus scanner. Important! Lock the disk so they don´t get infected when you put it in your infected computer.

Turn of your computer for several seconds so the virus is cleared from memory. Then boot with the boot disk. Then put in the virus scanner disk and type BOOTSCAN C: /boot /clean or BOOTSCAN /ald /boot /clean (ALD = all local drives) if you have several drives. Now take out the disk and reboot your computer. You now have a clean computer again.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on November 14th, 2004 11:27:15 PM
How can 1 old virus create such a long standing problem. Surely the person who wrote it ought to be prosecuted and made to find a cure or all those computer buffs should be able to do something? I guess it doesn't make money for them? Anon

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on November 29th, 2004 10:55:49 PM
what are the damages that boot.malmo virus can cause to your computer>? please reply to emwaniki@aka.ac.ke

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus sucker by Anonymous Ghost on December 17th, 2004 03:50:44 AM
Bull! this old pig is eating me and my somputer nuts!Please help moi.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus propaganda by Anonymous Ghost on January 02nd, 2005 01:22:34 PM
I hate you!

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on January 16th, 2005 08:27:03 AM
how do i remove this virus. i am using windows xp even nav 2004 cannot remove it what can i do?

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on February 18th, 2005 12:11:43 AM
When I go to repair mode, to enble me reach the C:\Windows prompt, it asks for administrator password, which it rejects as invalid. Thus I remain stuck and can't use the fixmbr command, pliz assist!

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on February 19th, 2005 03:58:04 AM
my usb flash disk is also infected by this boot.malmo nightmare..... how do i get rid of it .....? since it will re-infect my pc once i use xp repair to remove it from the boot sector... plz help... can mail me on rkanana@gmail.com or rita_dede@yahoo.com will appreciate any help... thanks

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by vdpman on February 20th, 2005 04:06:39 AM
i AM EXPERIENCING THE BOOT MALMO A ON A MACHINE TUNNING IN w98 REPAIR DISK OPTION WORK AS IN XP AND W2K?
THANKS

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by vdpman on February 20th, 2005 04:15:29 AM
on a machine running W98 we have the same boot.malmo -A virus dected by bitdefender not grisoft or nortons any ideas on a cure ...has anyone tried the "repair" option in W98 installation CD to remove this virus
Thanks

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on February 25th, 2005 06:36:43 AM
Very Easy: Boot from your XP or Win2000 CD and enter the setup mode. Then Choose to repair using Recovery Console. This takes U to DOS. Type a Command "fixmbr" and Accept then "Fixboot" and Accept. If this is done then Type exit and restart your system. After this make sure your AV programs are up to date and do regular scans

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on March 12th, 2005 10:54:00 AM
hi I AM NOW REALLY DESPARATE!!! THE bOOT.MALMO VIRUS HAS ATTCKED MY FLASH DISK AND NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP PLEASE PLEASE HELP IF THERE IS ANY ONE OUT THERE WHO HAS CONQURED THIS RPOBLEM PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT slimjz@yahoo.ie
THANKS

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on May 18th, 2005 03:32:01 AM
how can i remove the damn Boot malmo virus from Win 98. Plz help

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by mutinda on June 06th, 2005 03:54:02 AM
after removing it from the pc or the laptop try to format the flash disk, more often than not no virus can stand formating.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on December 15th, 2005 12:31:30 AM
For Windoze XP:
1) Follow all the steps as above till step 3(of course with an XP
installation CD)
2) In step 4, DON'T use "fixmbr"! The sky will indeed fall down on your
head!! Messed up someone's machine thoroughly well and still haven't
figured how to restore it to its former state(dual boot,knoppix-XP, any
ideas??). Please use "fixboot" instead. Some warnings will appear but
still do proceed. Things will be fine.
5) After that, type exit and the machine will reboot. The infection
will have gone.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on February 17th, 2006 05:15:28 PM
I did exactly what they said: Boot from your installation CD (I used win 2000) then use recovery console. Type in "fixmbr and accept then type "fixboot" and accept then i rebooted and it was gone.

Re: boot.malmo - boot-virus problem by Anonymous Ghost on August 08th, 2006 08:34:55 AM
For tose whose HDD have bootmalmo boot using a windows 98 disk or cd. At the command prompt type fdisk /mbr and enter. Swith off the machine, then on again. Do no restart the machine, but switch off the machine. This works on all windows platforms. You might get message saying there is no valid fat on machines with NTFS but dont worry it will work.

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