How to remove "Trojan.Linkoptimizer"

[gar598]

Norton keeps coming up that I have a trojan.linkoptimizer installed. I have tried to scan and quartine with no luck.

Hijackthis causes an error when I attempt to remove it.

O20 - AppInit_DLLs: \\?\C:\WINDOWS\System32\lpt1.ycg

Any insight?

 

[Schadenfroh]

Found this LinkOptimizer removal tool over at castlecops.... dont know if it works or not as I have never came across LinkOptimizer:

http://www.castlecops.com/article-6639-nested-0-0.html

 

[gar598]

That didn't work

 

[John]

[*]Uninstall Norton using SYMNRT
[*]Install AOL Kaspersky

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-082416-2803-99

Trojan.Linkoptimizer is a detection for a family of Trojan horse programs that use rootkit and stealth techniques to hide their presence. The Trojan may download and display pop-up advertisements.

F-Secure BlackLight rootkit elimination

Sophos Anti-Rootkit

Bitdefender RootkitUncover

 

[bruceb]

First, did you try to run the scan or removal tool in SAFE MODE ? ?
If not it will not work .. also clear out all your temp files and Disable
System Restore before you attempt removal of any virus or trojan