Infectionname: Worm Winko.I
Type: Worm
Other names: Avira: Worm/Winko.I
Kaspersky: Worm.Win32.AutoRun.cxp
F-Secure: Worm:W32/AutoRun.CX
Grisoft: Downloader.Small.BYN
Eset: Win32/TrojanDownloader.Flux.AC
Bitdefender: Win32.Worm.Winko.I
Risk: Medium
Reported by: the [SYP] SaveYourPC Team

What is a Worm?

A computer worm is a self-replicating computer program. It uses a network to send copies of itself to other nodes (computer terminals on the network) and it may do so without any user intervention. Unlike a virus, it does not need to attach itself to an existing program. Worms almost always cause harm to the network, if only by consuming bandwidth, whereas viruses almost always corrupt or modify files on a targeted computer.

How to delete Worm Winko.I?

Normal Steps to delete a virus (see Fight of the Viruses - Steps to Success), we are searching also other removal ways.

1. Update System

It is always good to update your operating system. Outdated versions offer a very high risk of infections. It is not only important to have a updated operating system, the next step is also important:

2. Latest Virusscanner

3. Combat the virus

Now we are going to eliminate the virus

 We recommend:

Load your operating system in the Safe Mode (to load the Safe Mode in  Windows press when loading Windows F8 or click Start => Run => write "msconfig" and click "OK" then press => BOOT.INI "=> crochet at startup options" / SAFEBOOT "), and turn off the System Restore, then make full system scans. Scan all files on your system, and delete all threats found with your Antivirus - and Anti - Spyware program. Then turn on the System Restore and load your operating in normal mode.

(For the safety of the virus has been deleted) Download HijackThis down and do a scan with logfile, do also (if possible) a log file of your full system scans and post us to help, by forum or by e-mail to " j_soliman@gmx.at ". CAUTION: Don´t tick and fix anything without a permit of a  specialist. There is a risk to damage your system

Search the virus/es in the folder/s where the finds were made. It should no longer be found there. If the folders are unimportant remove them. (The folder you are looking for can be hidden. To see hidden folders at Microsoft Windows click on "Tools" => Folder Options' => 'View' => "Show hidden files and folders" to tick off and on "Apply" => "OK" button)