In this case it was a Windows 7 64 bit computer desktop that was infected with the Serefef virtus/trojan. Symptoms included DNS redirect that were especially prevalent when clicking on results of google searches.


The three free tools that were used to clean the virus/trojan was Microsoft's Security Essentials, Microsoft Safety Scanner, and a run of the built-in program SFC.exe (System File Checker ) with the /scannow option.




Tools to Remote the serefef virus trojan
1. Microsoft Essentials
2. Mircrosoft Safety Scanner
3. SFC.exe (built-in System file checker program)

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Not only is Microsoft Essentials a free antivirus program for online or on-demand scanning of computer desktops but it also has no ads or nag screen to purchase. The program updates the virus definition files automatically with little complication or interaction required by the user. It connects to Microsoft's AV sites and pulls the latest definition files down and installs them automatically. I have also not had this AV program cause a blue screen or other malfunctions. It works well too with remote control programs. Remote control computer support software enables tech support staff people check on updates of AV software. As this program does not have a central management server or console, it needs to be checked on. Pro-active support of the application needs little monitoring but as with other applications and support, tech support i know will check on Av software on a computer even if they do not connect to a remote computer with that purpose. They be remotely accessing a remote desktop to solve another important issue for the user of the computer desktop but while they are connected to the these computers remotely they often if not always check the status of security software. Computer remote control affords technical support the opportunity to check on AV software and other system settings. Remote controlling a computer desktop through the Internet permits detecting and repairing system software problem before it occurs. Although the current issue to be resolved while in a remote desktop session will dictate the time allotted to the over all completion of the task, there is in many cases enough time left over to check on such things as security apps. Remote control and agent monitoring software and services such as those found in servers for example HP iLO and Dell DRAC are not common yet on common desktops. This monitoring and remote access technology comes with a price in terms of additional hardware and software including licenses. It however permit the system to alert a support group or organization of an impeding failure in some cases and unfortunately when a failure in a system component has indeed occurred. HO iLo and DRAC similarly provides technical support not only with a platform for alters and logs but also provides a system for remote control access of the server. This is most important and differs from common remote desktop control because the remote access and control can be accomplished with the servers install operating system being operational.

Important features of Online computer desktop control are:

- Remote control connections over the Web
- Remote control independent of the operating system
- Independent hardware for remote access.

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