Sobig Computer Virus

Discovered on: August 19, 2003

Systems infected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

System not infected: Linux, Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX, Windows 3.x

Patches and fixes:

To remove this virus download and run the fix.
CAUTION: If you are running Windows Me or XP, it is very important that you disable System Restore before you run the fix.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:
How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore.
How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore.