BotVoice.A
Threat LevelDamageDistribution

Is my computer infected by BotVoice.A?

In order to make absolutely sure that BotVoice.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 BotVoice.A? 

Restore the original configuration of your computer by following the instructions below:

• Follow the routine below, in order to restore the Windows Registry entries that BotVoice.A has modified:
  1. Open the Notepad program on other computer.
  2. Copy the following lines in the file:
  REGEDIT 4
  
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
  "%1"%*
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\comfile\shell\open\command]
  "%1"%*
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\batfile\shell\open\command]
  "%1"%*
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\piffile\shell\open\command]
  "%1"%*
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\htmlfile\shell\open\command]
  %path%\iexplore.exe
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\JSfile\shell\open\command]
  %path%\WScript.exe "%1"%*
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mp3file\shell\open\command]
  %path%\wmplayer.exe /Open %L
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VBSfile\shell\open\command]
  %path%\WScript.exe "%1"%*
  where %path% is the path up to the file.
  3. Save the file in any directory, and change the file extension to REG.
  4. Make a copy of the file on the affected computer and run it.
• Restart the computer.
• In order to make sure that BotVoice.A is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using Panda Antivirus or Panda ActiveScan.

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 BotVoice.A? 

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

• Panda Security's TruPrevent^TM Technologies detected and successfully blocked BotVoice.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.