Worm:W32/Myparty

If you have Windows 9x-based system, restart your computer first. Then scan all your hard drives and delete all found samples of Myparty worm. Use 'Ask after scan' as the default action for F-Secure Anti-Virus and then select 'Delete' action for worm files. Important: do not select 'Delete' disinfection action if an infection is reported in email database!

If you have NT-based system, open Task Manager, Click on 'Processes' tab, find 'msstask.exe' process, select it by clicking on its name and then click 'End Process' button. Important: do not terminate 'mstask.exe' process! After that locate MSSTASK.EXE file on your hard drive (it should be in your user profile \Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder) and delete it. You can use 'Find Files and Folders' functionality of Windows to search for 'MSSTASK.EXE' file.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

• Check for the latest database updatesFirst, check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
• Submit a sampleAfter checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
• Exclude a file from further scanningIf you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.