Remove Lix. Removal instructions

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Lix is a virus that infects Microsoft Word text documents. Once executed, the parasite lowers Microsoft Word security settings and infects one of its main files. As a result, the virus automatically infects every document the user opens. Then Lix secretly uploads infected documents to a predefined FTP server disclosing user confidential information.

Lix properties:
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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Lix manual removal:

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\[XVS]\Word\Security\AccessVBOM=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\[XVS]\Word\Security\Level=1

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Delete files:
lix.bat

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Misc:
Infected documents can be found in the C:\Windows\Cookies directory. They have the .jpg extension.

Information added: 2006-03-25 02:45:52
Information updated: 2006-03-25 02:45:52

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