Re: file is empty but should not be
From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 07/28/04
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Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:01:12 -0700
Sharon wrote:
> I am having trouble with an adware on my XP Pro system. Symantec finds
> the files, I write down the path (C:\Windows\Downloaded Program
> Files\f16251.exe) and go into explorer to delete it, according to my
> instructions, but there are no files there. I have logged in as
> Administrator and as the other user (Mark) and looked in normal mode
> and in safe mode. I have gone into view and changed to "show hidden
> files" and unchecked the "hide file extensions" and "hide protected OS
> files".
> I have GOT to be missing something! How can I delete this
> file?????????
Use multiple spyware removal programs. Here are general steps for
removing spyware:
Remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy from
www.safer-networking.org and Ad-aware from www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure
to update these programs before running them. These programs are free,
so run them both since they complement each other. It is best to run
antivirus and spyware removal tools in Safe Mode. You may also want to
run CWShredder and HijackThis from http://aumha.org/freeware.htm.
Although CWShredder is no longer being updated, it will still clean
older variants of the CoolWebSearch malware. Please read the
instructions carefully. Also, make sure you've visited Windows Update
and applied all security patches. Do not install driver updates from
Windows Update. Make sure you are running a firewall.
In addition to the above, I now find it necessary on clients' machines
to manually go into almost every System folder looking for malware.
This takes time, skill, and knowledge of the Windows operating system.
You may decide to take your machine to a good local repair shop
instead. However, try the above steps first.
Good luck,
Malke
-- MS MVP - Windows Shell/User Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!"
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