# IT GUYs: Method of virus removal

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**Created:** [February 7, 2010, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/it-guys-method-of-virus-removal/250186 "2010-02-07T08:06:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/it-guys-method-of-virus-removal/250186/11 "2010-02-08T07:30:50Z")

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> [@noobie.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noobie/29146/2):
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> Any tips on spotting a virus by file name?

I run a security suite prior to Virus removal call IO Bit Security. Installs very fast and deep scans your system. It will tell you the names and how many variations of the virus are on your system. Whether its a hijacker, vundo, etc.

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