Remember that it's not enough to simply use a cleaner to remove the virus.
1. The virus installs a backdoor, so you need to scan your entire system to be certain nothing else was downloaded to your system. In addition to a virus scanner, I'd scan it with an anti-trojan utility like TrojanHunter or Trojan Remover, or TDS-3, and then also scan with Adaware and Spybot S&D. And of course be certain each scanner has the most up-to-date signature update possible. A good place to check to see when the latest update to most major scanners is dslreports. Go the the security forum, and open the top stickey post (Security Software Updates), and it lists the programs, when they were updated, and download links. _http://www.dslreports.com/forum/security,1
2. You need to improve your security. DON'T automatically open e-mails in Outlook or Outlook Express in the preview pane, DON'T open attachments from someone you don't know, DON'T open executable attachments even from someone you do know unless you were expecting it; verify that they sent it first. DON'T run without a firewall. If the virus did access the net, you either need to tighten rules in your firewall, or install a decent one if heaven forbid you didn't have one. Running without a firewall these days, even if all you have is dial-up, is simply waiting for a disaster to happen. Same thing if you take a firewall down to play a game, rather than taking the time to get the firewall properly configured for your program. You are opening the door and inviting trouble.
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