W97M/Xaler is a simple Word 97 macro virus.
Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.
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:
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Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
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If 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.
Variant:Xaler.B
This variant nfects the global tempate when an infected document is opened or closed. After that all documents that are either opened or closed in Word will be infected by the virus.
Beside replication, the virus will activate its payload at 10th, 20th and 30th day of every month when a document is closed. At this point, W97M/Xaler will modify "C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT" so, that the following messages will be shown after the system is restarted:
NOTE!!! *** ***** ******* ***** ***" Sometimes you must RELAX. Please, RELAX while deleting all files in C:\ ***** ******* ***** GREECE ==================================
and
All files deleted!!! Now, you have a clean COMPUTER. ECHO ******* ECHO *******
Regardless of the message, this variant does no delete any files from an infected system.
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