Remove the HWCLOCK.EXE/W32.Hwbot-A Trojan

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I got the HWCLOCK.EXE when I was testing my new Internet connection. I noticed it when my Internet DSL connection started feeling like a 56K dialup.

I removed it by going into Showing all files, going into Safe Mode and deleting the HWCLOCK.exe/W32.Hwbot-A Trojan.

This is a trojan that can actually steal your passwords and other personal data. On my system is was attacking other system.

I've got more detail instructions on how to remove the HWCLOCK.exe at http://elamb.blogharbor.com/hacked/hwclock.htm

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Remove the HWCLOCK.EXE/W32.Hwbot-A Trojan

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