HallNet
Stinger Software
Warning!
This software is not supported by IT Services.
Instructions:
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Double-click Download Stinger www.lboro.ac.uk/it/hallnet/downloads/stinger.exe.
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You may see the following message:
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Double-click the Save button. You will see a standard Windows File Save dialogue.
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Ensure that you know where you are saving the program, and click the Save button.
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When the download has completed follow the additional instructions for System Restore (below).
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Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the folder where you saved the stinger program.
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Double click to run it.
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By default, the C:\ drive will be scanned. Use the Add button to add any additional drives which need scanning.
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Click Scan Now. Stinger will repair any infected files it finds.
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Reverse the Disable System Restore steps once Stinger has finished.
Disable System Restore
Windows Vista uses a restore facility which backs up selected files. This means that an infected file may be stored as a back-up file, and cannot be removed. You must disable System Restore in order to remove infected files from C:\_Restore.
Disable System Restore Instructions
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Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
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Select the Performance tab.
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Ensure that the Turn off System Restore checkbox is checked.
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Click OK.
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You will be asked to restart the computer. Click Yes.
In order to re-enable the System Restore Facility, repeat but ensure that the Turn off System Restore checkbox is unchecked.