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> isass.exe path not found -- registry solution
ajith francis
post Jun 22 2008, 08:16 AM
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Everytime i boot my computer up i keep getting an error "Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\Config\Isass.exe.'"

Q. What is this isass.exe ?

isass.exe is registered as the Optix.Pro virus which carries in it's payload, the ability to disable firewalls and local security protections, and a backdoor capability.

Q. How can i get rid of this startup message ?

search for "C:\WINDOWS\Config\Isass.exe" without inverted comas in regedit and delete two entries.......... rain rain go away come again another day

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post Jun 22 2008, 08:52 AM
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Sounds like a virus to me.
I suggest you follow the instructions here:
http://forums.whatthetech.com/Welcome_New_...ers_t34502.html
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post Jun 24 2008, 12:41 AM
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Sounds like a virus to me.
I suggest you follow the instructions here:
http://forums.whatthetech.com/Welcome_New_...ers_t34502.html



Thanks friend ........ Did u noticed the solution below my question ?
Deleting those registry values solved the issue and am free from that virus now !!!!!!!!!

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post Jun 24 2008, 06:09 AM
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Note to those reading this topic:
DO NOT use regedit or any other registry tools unless you know what you're doing.
Doing so could cripple your computer.

QUOTE (ajith francis @ Jun 24 2008, 01:41 AM) *
QUOTE (LDTate @ Jun 22 2008, 08:22 PM) *
Sounds like a virus to me.
I suggest you follow the instructions here:
http://forums.whatthetech.com/Welcome_New_...ers_t34502.html



Thanks friend ........ Did u noticed the solution below my question ?
Deleting those registry values solved the issue and am free from that virus now !!!!!!!!!

Thanks
Ajith Francis
Yes I did. I seriously doubt your pc is clean just by removing that file especially if it's part of the Rbot Family.
Very few infections use a single after it has infected a pc.
A single file may be used to infect, but after that, .......
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