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The MyDoom virus, technically known as W32.MyDoom@mm, Novarg, Mimail.R and Shimgapi is a computer worm malware that affects your Windows operating system in a couple of ways. It affects your email accounts, as this is the primary way of infection and transmission.

It appears as a transmission error email, with subject lines including words such as "Error", "Mail Delivery System", "Test" or "Mail Transaction Failed" and it includes an attachment file.

If you execute that attachment, you will activate the virus, which will resend infected emails to addresses found in your contact list. This is how it spreads itself, although it has other system payloads.

It affects your computer in several ways, as it will attempt to backdoor your computer, by attaching remote control options to the 3127/tcp port. This is the first payload it delivers, as the second one will launch DOS(denial of service) attacks against a targeted website. Other versions of the virus will try to block access to Microsoft websites, along with other popular online antiviruses, also blocking virus removal tools or any attempts to update your current antivirus software. Webroot MyDoom Remover is a handy application that can help you get rid of this virus, by scanning your computer and displaying the results online. It attempts to scan the files usually affected by the virus, as it will pass the results to an analysis website, for further processing.

Because the scan results are parsed online, you need a steady Internet connection in order to properly use the application. The application is a standalone program and it does not require installation, making it flexible and portable.

By using Webroot MyDoom Remover, you can remove any files infected by the MyDoom worm, thus clearing your computer and keeping it safe from other potential malware and security attacks.