Stinger is not a cure-all for every virus, nor does it prevent infection. It's purpose is to scan the system for a handful of known, high-profile threats, and cleanly remove them. It does a superb job of this. At 688KB, it is small enough to fit on a floppy and take from system to system if necessary. It truly is a must-have in your antivirus arsenal

Getting a virus on your system is frustrating to say the least, and can be hazardous to the health of your computer. Indeed, today's malicious software can even steal your identity and wreck your hard-earned credit rating. To help fight back, here's a list of free tools, tips, and tricks to get rid of viruses and keep them from getting back on your system.

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software-including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder.

If you are on a network or have a full-time connection to the Internet, such as a DSL or cable modem, disconnect the computer from the network and Internet. Disable or password-protect file sharing, or set the shared files to Read Only, before reconnecting the computers to the network or to the Internet. Because this worm spreads by using shared folders on networked computers, to ensure that the worm does not reinfect the computer after it has been removed, Symantec suggests sharing with Read Only access or by using password protection.

This tool is designed to remove the infections of W32.Spybot.ANDM

This tool is designed to remove the infections of W32.Spybot.ACYR.

This tool is designed to remove the infections of W32.Rajump.

This tool is designed to remove the infections of W32.Pasobir. For best results Symantec recommends running this removal tool in Safe Mode. If you are on a network or have a full-time connection to the Internet, such as a DSL or cable modem, disconnect the computer from the network and Internet. Disable or password-protect file sharing, or set the shared files to Read Only, before reconnecting the computers to the network or to the Internet. Because this worm spreads by using shared folders on networked computers, to ensure that the worm does not reinfect the computer after it has been removed, Symantec suggests sharing with Read Only access or by using password protection.

The tool is from Symantec and is legitimate, however, your operating system was previously instructed to always trust content from Symantec: For information on this and how to view the confirmation dialog again, read the document How to restore the Publisher Authenticity confirmation dialog box.

The tool is from Symantec and is legitimate: However, your operating system was previously instructed to always trust content from Symantec. For information on this and on how to view the confirmation dialog again, read the document: How to restore the Publisher Authenticity confirmation dialog box.