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    Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    I was recently victim to a malware attack on my computer, quite a few nasty rogues. Included ave.exe, irz.exe, Ikydua.exe, Ikydub.exe, Ikyduc.exe, Ikydud.exe, and many many more. They would launch whenver I tried to open any application that the viruses thought could be used against them. Anyways, I finally reclaimed control of my computer and quarantined and deleted all of the bad exes and registry keys. However, my permissions are still messed up from the attack. For example, I can no longer open regedit or merge .reg files. Can somebody help me fix this?



    Also, I believe the attack originated from somebody using an IP sniffer on an internet forum and specifically targeting my IP. I talked to some friends who's IPs were also compromised, and they said that they were attacked at around the same time. So, is there any way I can change my external IP to avoid future attacks? I'm hooked up via a cable modem.

    Thanks to anyone who can help.

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    Re: Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    Hello julzx94.



    Have you tried a repair install, have a look at the link below; be sure to keep us informed.

    Repair Install For Vista

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    Re: Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    Hi Bare Foot Kid,
    I haven't tried that yet, and was hoping to avoid this. Last time I did a repair install, I had to re-install many programs afterwards. Is there anything else I can try before doing a Repair install?

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    Re: Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    You can see if this will help, have a look at the tutorial at the link below.

    System Files - SFC Command


    There's also a startup repair.

    Startup Repair

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    Re: Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    Thanks, I will run both of those. Any way to change my IP to prevent further attacks?

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    Re: Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    Do you have a good (free) firewall set up?


    Firewall Antivirus Software Free Download from Comodo™

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    Re: Modified permissions as a result of virus.

    use avast 5

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