Re: redit is not a valid win32application?

Driveby wrote:
absolutely Thanks to both for your help - Wesley you were spot on
mate.

The zero KB regedit file in my system folder was a .com file. I simply
renamed it and the application opened as it should.

I will leave it renamed just to make sure the system stays stable and
delete it tomorrow.

How the hell that junk got into my PC I cannot fathom.

I have Norton 2005 AV and update it regularly. I scan my entire system
weekly.

I use Zone Alarm Pro. I use Adaware Pro, I use Spybot - all are
updated and run regularly.

Just goes to show - never be complacent.

Thank you both very very much.


Your welcome. Scan your computer with different software. The file didn't
appear out of nowhere, something put it there. No single antivirus or
antispyware prorgam will catch everything. It may be that Norton caught the
malware and that was just a leftover remnant. It wouldn't hurt to check with
other programs to be sure.

Kerry


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