Eliles.A
Threat LevelDamageDistribution

Is my computer infected by Eliles.A?

First of all, check if you have received an email message with the characteristics described in the section Means of transmission.

In order to make absolutely sure that Eliles.A has not affected your computer, you have the following options:

1. Carry out a full scan of your computer using Panda Antivirus, after checking that it is updated. If it isn't and you are a registered Panda Security client, update it by clicking here.
2. Check the computer with Panda ActiveScan, Panda Security's free, online scanner, which will quickly detect any possible viruses.

How to remove Eliles.A? 

Above all, if you have received a message with any of the characteristics described in the section Means of transmission, do not run the attached file and delete the message, making sure that you also delete it from the Deleted Items folder.

If Panda Antivirus or Panda ActiveScan detects Eliles.A during the scan, it will automatically offer you the option of deleting it. Do this by following the program's instructions.

Additional notes:

• After deleting this malware by following the specified steps, if your computer runs Windows Millenium, click here to find out how to eliminate it from the _Restore folder.
• After deleting this malware by following the specified steps, if your computer runs Windows XP, click here to find out how to eliminate it from the _Restore folder.

How can I protect my computer from Eliles.A? 

In order to keep your computer protected, bear the following tips in mind:

• If you have filtering tools installed, configure them to reject messages with the characteristics described in the section Means of transmission. If, in spite of doing this, you receive the message that contains the virus: do not open it, do not run the attached file and delete it, making sure that you also delete it from the Deleted Items folder.
• Panda Security's TruPrevent^TM Technologies detected and successfully blocked Eliles.A, without prior knowledge of the malicious code.
• Install a good antivirus in your computer. Click here to get the Panda antivirus solution that best suits your needs.
• Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
• Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.

For more detailed information about how to protect your computer against viruses and other threats, click here.