Microsoft KB Archive/297880

= A Large Black Spiral Appears on the Desktop =

Article ID: 297880

Article Last Modified on 1/31/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q297880



SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer, one of the following shapes may appear on the Windows desktop:
 * A large black and white spiral.

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 * A solid black circle.

You may be unable to remove the shape.



CAUSE
This behavior may occur if your computer is infected with the W95.Hybris virus.



RESOLUTION
Microsoft does not provide software that can detect or remove computer viruses. If you suspect or confirm that your computer is infected with a virus, obtain current antivirus software. For a list of antivirus software manufacturers, click the following article number to see the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

49500 List of Antivirus Software Vendors



MORE INFORMATION
The W95.Hybris virus, which is also known as W95.Hybris.gen, is a worm program that usually is spread by email as an e-mail attachment.

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