The Stages Worm SARC has developed a free, downloadable tool to repair the damage done by the worm. Please go here . Download the tool to a folder on your hard drive and double-click it to run the tool.
Additional instructions are available on the download page.
What follows are manual removal instructions. In most cases we recommend that you download and run the previously mentioned removal tool. If you are not able to do so at this time, or if you prefer to use the manual removal procedure, please follow, in turn, the instructions in each section. Due to the large number of modifications made to the system by the worm, the procedure described in this document is complex and assumes that you are familiar with basic Windows and DOS procedures. If you are not, then we suggest that you obtain the services of a computer consultant.