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 Sep 29 2008, 11:54 AM
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I have a question about this section in the How Malware Hides and is installed as a Service tutorial. At times though, the malware will also install itself under these keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\Root HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Enum\Root as subkeys called LEGACY_svcname. These LEGACY_svcname entries should be deleted as well, but will usually require you to change the permissions on them in order to delete them. Simply change the security permissions on these keys to Everyone (Full) and then delete them. I went into regedit, and found quite a few LEGACY entries in those areas, e.g. (LEGACY_WEBCLIENT). I hope this isn't a stupid question, but- Are all entries starting with "LEGACY" malware? That's what it sounds like to me. Just wanted to make sure before I delete anything. Thank you. This post has been edited by Anonymous Annie: Sep 29 2008, 11:54 AM |
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Sep 29 2008, 06:08 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 22,937 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
QUOTE Are all entries starting with "LEGACY" malware? That's what it sounds like to me. Just wanted to make sure before I delete anything. I know enough about it to say no they are not all malware -------------------- Mark
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Sep 29 2008, 06:14 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 12-September 08 Member No.: 238,147 |
No. The legacy registry entries are entries the MS put into the xp registry for programs they determined were going to be used in variuos programs.
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Sep 29 2008, 09:10 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 28-September 08 Member No.: 242,011 |
 Thanks for the clarification, you two. I guess I misunderstood that part.
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