Cleaning up after the Klez virus

Cleaning up after the Klez virus

The w32.klez.E@mm virus has infected my network. It is messing up our computers on a daily basis. What can I do to get rid of the virus for good?

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First, do some research on your target. That site also provides you with a tool to clean it up.

Here's another source of information and instructions for clean up.


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Virus Prevention Tip: Cleaning out a virus infection
News & Analysis: New Klez variant can cause some damage
News & Analysis: Rise and shine for Klez-E


This was first published in April 2002