Expert: Keith Davis - 6/5/2009

Question
My CA antivirus/antispyware program has recently detected several new viruses: Refpron BZ, Comsa B, Sipay EU, Refpron AO.  My antispyware catches it, but it requires a reboot.  The viruses are back upon reboot.  My CA won't update either...I'm assuming these viruses are blocking my ability to update.

Any suggestions on how to rid myself of this mess?

Thanks in advance!
Yoshi

Answer
Have you tried any other anti-virus programs? You can check to see if there is any specific removal programs for the viruses you listed. Here is a link to an extensive searchable virus database: http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/security/security-lab/latest-threats/virus-descr...
If you would like to try another anti-virus program you can try AVG. It is free and you can get it here: http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Here is a link to some info about Comsa BZ: http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453157822

Let me know how it goes. If worse comes to worse you will have to reformat and re-install your OS to get rid of it. Maybe that won't have to happen.

Keith