This virus heap41a not only blocks Firefox but also Google sites like Orkut, Youtube & some other too except Google.com. If you open any of these sites in any other browser it closes down the browser & again gives a message "orkut is banned you fool, The administartor didn't write the program guess who did? Muhahaha!!!" or "I didn't hate mozilla but use IE or else".
This virus is not a hardcore type virus means it doesn't cause any serious harm but tries to reduce or finish the use of firefox or Google group.
How to remove Heap41a virus :
1. Go to c:/heap41a
2. You will see some files in that folder naming Reproduce.txt, Copy.txt, etc.
3. Just delete all the files present there in that folder.
4. Some file may not be deleted as they may be currently running on your system.
5. Reboot your system & keep pressing F8.
6. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
7. After logging in you will the command prompt window.
8. If your default directory shown there is not “C:\” then type “cd\” & hit enter.
9. Now type this command “del heap41a”.
10. Now reboot your system & start the windows normally. Your system is now free from heap41a virus.
Now you can access google services and firefox also.
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