Possible Virus; Need Xp Guru's Help

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I was downloading files to C:\Documents and Settings\user1\Shared folder
and possibly got a virus. When clicking the icon for that folder,
explore aborts and brings up the ?Notify Microsoft Menu?. I scanned for
viruses using Norton anti-virus bout but it said there?s a component
missing from Norton. Sounds like a virus, which I?ve never experienced
before.

I tried deleting Shared from a command prompt but the command window
aborts. I ran chkdsk but it thinks some other process is using the
folder. I could, however rename the folder.

Questions:
1. Does anyone know a delete file utility that will kill this beast?
2. Do I re-install Norton?
3. Should I try MS malicious s/w removal tools, or what?




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ejaggers
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Relevant Pages

  • newfolder.exe containment procedure
    ... File Size equals 208Kb, uses a folder Icon the same name as parent folder, ... Ensure you set the PC to show hidden and system files and file extensions. ... That is the entry that starts the bug. ... delete the dormant virus files. ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • RE: newfolder.exe containment procedure
    ... but what is it upto in the background? ... File Size equals 208Kb, uses a folder Icon the same name as parent folder, ... Ensure you set the PC to show hidden and system files and file extensions. ... delete the dormant virus files. ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: File security rights confusing
    ... this is not caused by a virus but by an oversight on ... Open a Command Prompt. ... Navigate to the parent of the "Shared" folder. ... notebook/administrator can browse folders on server under ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: NEED HELP w/ virus
    ... Select the Tools menu and click Folder ... DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE WARNING POP UP WINDOW THIS IS NORMAL, ... Now its time to start your computer in Safe Mode ... Now use your Anti - Virus Program and run it and see what it finds ...If ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: Admin rights gone - Help needed fast
    ... Information folder. ... Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro ... How do I fix my Adobe CS and other programs? ... Virus scan found nothing, and spyware scan removed some tracking ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)