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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: wissamyoussif on July 04, 2010, 09:50:25 AM

Title: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: wissamyoussif on July 04, 2010, 09:50:25 AM
Hi, I have this problem: whenever I set Folder Options- View- Hidden Files and Folders to (Do not show hidden files and folders) it always reverses back to (Show... ), and hidden stuff appear. I know it's not the best way ever to hide info, but I suspect a malware. Attached is my PC's Hijackthis log. What's the problem?
Thanks

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Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: Allan on July 04, 2010, 09:55:11 AM
Why do you suspect malware - do you have other problems? When you make the choice do you click on Apply To All Folders? And are you logged on as admin?
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: wissamyoussif on July 04, 2010, 10:05:58 AM
Thanks Alan, you mean as the (Apply... ) as in the highlighted part in the attached image? I never used it before, and besides, it didn't work

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Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: Allan on July 04, 2010, 10:06:50 AM
I mean the "Apply To All Folders" button at the top of that screen shot.
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: wissamyoussif on July 04, 2010, 10:08:42 AM
and that's exactly what I meant, sorry for the shortening  ;D
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: Allan on July 04, 2010, 10:10:38 AM
You never used it before and besides it didn't work? I'm sorry - I don't understand that. And again, are you logged in as admin and why do you suspect malware?
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: wissamyoussif on July 04, 2010, 10:14:35 AM
(Politices and cultures) I'm from Iraq, I thought that's how you talk in America  ???
I never used the Apply to all folders before, I used it now upon your advice, but it didn't work
sorry again, English is yet still only my second language
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: Allan on July 04, 2010, 10:18:09 AM
That's fine - you speak more languages than I do. Please answer my other questions.
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: wissamyoussif on July 04, 2010, 10:22:23 AM
oops, sorry, of course I'm logged in as admin. I suspect a malware certainly because normally when you do not show hidden files and folders, hidden files and folders just do not show. I now I'm over protecting my machine and that's because I've just recovered from a serious disaster and determined never to happen again to it.
Title: Re: (Always) Show Hidden Files and Folders
Post by: Allan on July 04, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
Well, if you want one of CH's malware specialists to work with you please go to the following link and follow all instructions: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html