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Software => Internet browsers => Topic started by: Mr Jim on November 23, 2005, 06:22:11 PM

Title: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: Mr Jim on November 23, 2005, 06:22:11 PM

Someone please help me, i was downloading something the other day and now everytime i log onto my computer i have thousands of files that dont do anything and even if i delete them, they keep coming back either while im still logged on or when i turn my computer on again, and when i log on my desktop doesnt load (well it loads every so often). PLEASE HELP

Title: Re: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: dl65 on November 23, 2005, 07:11:47 PM

Mr Jim.....

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i have thousands of files that dont do anything and even if i delete them, they keep coming back

Do these files have a name or or they just random ...and where are you finding them? What operating system are you using and what spyware removers are you using ?

let us know
dl65  ::)

Title: Re: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: Dell4700 on November 24, 2005, 03:47:12 AM

It sounds like your system has been hijacked.

As above, what were the results of your malware/spyware scans?  Ad Aware, Norton, etc.)?

Dell

Title: Re: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: Mr Jim on November 24, 2005, 06:29:08 AM

Im using panda antivirus protection, and when i do a full computer scan iom told there is nothing wrong.
The files all have different names, but when i delete them they come back with the same names they had, all i know is that they are .exe files.
PLEASE HELP

Title: Re: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: GX1_Man on November 24, 2005, 08:58:38 AM

There are nasties other than virii. Use Adaware, Spybot and Ewido (all free, just google for them) and see what you find.

Title: Re: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: Blackberry on November 24, 2005, 12:22:01 PM

try to use this army of bots on your computer, some are free, for some you have to pay, but, you can always download a free trail (and al programs are safe. Don't forget one to run, download them all, there safe:


ad-aware                  (lavasoft)
spy sweeper             (webroot)
CWshredder             (trend micro)
spybot                      (Safer Networking Limited )
spyware doctor        (PC Tools Pty. Ltd.)
spyware blaster       (Javaco cool Software LLC)
ccleaner                    (no company name found)




greetz


blackberry  8)

Title: Re: Thousands of unwanted files
Post by: Mr Jim on November 24, 2005, 03:01:45 PM

I downloaded Ewido and scannedd my computer, after the scan i reboot my computer and all the files appear to have gone.

Thanks