Discovered: June 07, 2007 Updated: June 07, 2007 7:19:23 PM Type: Worm Infection Length: 241,664 bytes Systems Affected: WindowsW32.Imaut.AA is a worm that spreads through Yahoo! Instant Messenger and through network shares and removable drives.Antivirus Protection Dates. Initial Rapid Release version June 07, 2007. Latest Rapid Release version May 07, 2019 revision 006. Initial Daily Certified version June 07, 2007.
W32.imaut Removal Tool Kit
Latest Daily Certified version May 07, 2019 revision 008. Initial Weekly Certified release date June 13, 2007Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions. RemovalThe following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
W32.imaut Removal Tool Kit
Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). Update the virus definitions. Run a full system scan.
Delete any values added to the registry.For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.1. To disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP)If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder.