Author Topic: Doube .exe.exe copy (Read 4001 times)

jcarr · « **on:** March 02, 2007, 01:10:35 AM »

Whenever i try to execute a file, e.g. "myFile.txt", it SHOULD open in Notepad, but all that happens is a file called "notepad.exe.exe" appears in the same folder as the one im trying to open, and the file doesnt even open!!

Its driving me nuts... can anyone help me..?

EDIT: And then somtimes when i open it, it opens the "Open With.." thing, and i select the program and it doesnt show up!

I am running winXP SP2 if that helps

jcarr

GX1_Man · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2007, 03:32:46 AM »

What would help more is knowing what virus and spyware protection you are using, what happened prior to all of this, etc.

street1 (RIP) · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2007, 03:38:26 AM »

WORM_VODNI.A -Maybe

I would download and run AVG anti virus.

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

CBMatt · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2007, 05:30:54 AM »

And make sure you update the virus definitions.

jcarr · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2007, 05:22:42 PM »

Thanks, Its only 11am here and ive already had to reinstall MSN messenger and firefox after they have been deleted... I think it has removed all the file type associations too...

thanks for the help, i am downloading AVG now (hopefully it wont be deleted!

)

jcarr

street1 (RIP) · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2007, 06:36:52 PM »

Well,hopefully you will remain a member and enjoy the forum
with us.

Robert

CBMatt · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2007, 06:42:40 PM »

And be sure to let us know how it goes.

jcarr · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2007, 09:58:40 PM »

Sure of course i will stay a member...Hehehe... for any problems i have or can fix of others

jcarr

pcdoc4christ · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2007, 01:38:13 PM »

My guess:

It's the hallmark of the Renama worm (it's name is appropriate, don't you think)?

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-032116-1031-99&tabid=2

pcdoc4christ · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2007, 01:43:47 PM »

You should talk to your PC about practicing safe surfing. Just as people should not try unprotected sex, computers should not try unprotected surfing. Viruses or unplanned downloads are the usual consequence.

pcdoc4christ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2007, 01:44:28 PM »

jcarr · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2007, 12:51:00 AM »

Thanks for your input everyone :d

i finally managed to get AVG to work.. I discovered yesterday that the .exe's arent actually being deleted, just relocated and renamed. I ran AVG and several trojans were found in DLL's in the computer and they were eradicated. Now only time will tell if it stops.

EDIT: and in regard to the "safe surfing" thing, i am now making sure everyone in our house knows that they have to scan everything they download before opening it, or they will suffer my wrath!

lol

I will let you know when ive had any significant changes

thanks heaps!

jcarr

Neil · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2007, 06:08:32 PM »

Regarding your forum, don't put ' in plurals. "Program's"

jcarr · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2007, 08:43:01 PM »

Ok but why did you post it here?

dl65 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2007, 08:53:18 PM »

jcarr..... I think Neil was just letting you know ....... Has he created a problem for you ?

dl65

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