How To Remove the Sasser Worm:

  1. Download the FxSasser.exe file from: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FxSasser.exe.
    Note: Version 1.0.1 (As shown in the removal tool dialog title bar) provides support for both W32.Sasser.B.Worm and W32.Sasser.Worm.
                If the above link does not work please download the fix from here.
  2. Save the file to a convenient location, such as your downloads folder or the Windows desktop, or removable media known to be uninfected.
  3. Close all the running programs before running the tool.
  4. If you are on a network or if you have a full-time connection to the Internet, disconnect the computer from the network and the Internet.
  5. If you are running Windows Me or XP, then disable System Restore.
    Caution
    : If you are running Windows Me/XP, we strongly recommend that you do not skip this step.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Double-click the FxSasser.exe file to start the removal tool.
  8. Click Start to begin the process, and then allow the tool to run.
  9. Restart the computer.
  10. Run the removal tool again to ensure that the system is clean.
  11. If you are running Windows Me/XP, then re-enable System Restore.
  12. Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you are using the most current virus definitions.

    Note: Instructions were obtained from symantec's website and can be referenced at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sasser.removal.tool.html