Illusory and Hidden folders out of the blue plz help

[Daffodial]

I wrote this post in the wrong section... So I post it again;


Hi there,

Thanx for your effort to help poor people like me

I've got the following problem:

I've Vista and a brand new laptop which is protected by authentic norton anti-virus and I run automatic Windows update. (I am highly protective girl) However i ve got a virus from a flash memory. Now my Windows is creating illusory folders out of the blue ( i dunno if it is properly stated)  . These folders such as( recycle.bin, system volume info and some repeated folders) are empty and most are shortcuts. Some are said to be dat files, thumbs and desktop.ini (system files) and it is said that their deletion can harm my computer. But once i delete them they are back again.  They are on drivers and documents. I run a full scan but it seems Norton unable to see them and state that my computor is secured.

Sorry for  this prolonged post. I am in great need for your help.

Thanx in advance 

[Broni]

You're supposed to run some scans, and post appropriate logs...

[evilfantasy]

i ve got a virus from a flash memory

Download Flash_Disinfector.exe by sUBs and save it to your desktop:

• Double-click Flash_Disinfector.exe to run it.
• Your desktop and icons may disappear. This is normal.
• Follow any prompts that may appear.
• The utility may ask you to insert your flash drive and/or other removable drives including your mobile phone. Please do so and allow the utility to clean up those drives as well.
• Wait until it has finished scanning and then exit the program.
• Reboot your computer when done.

Note: Flash Disinfector will create a hidden folder named autorun.inf in each partition and every USB drive plugged in when you ran it. Don't delete this folder...it will help protect your drives from future infection.Running sUBs Flash Disinfector will target alot of auto run infections and create a hidden folder named autorun.inf on each partition and any USB drive you plug in, these dummy autorun.inf files will help protect your PC from reinfection because if the infected flash drive is then inserted, autorun looks for autorun.inf which would normally run the worm but its then prevented by the dummy autorun.inf that is in place. If you have any USB drives please insert them when prompted when running the tool.

[Daffodial]

I did run some scans but it's said my computer is secure!? yet these empty and system folders are everywhere.

Concerning the Flash_Disinfector.exe, is it compatible with Vista? coz when to install, it's said it's unknown publisher and it may cause harm to the computer... shall I run it anyway?


Thanks again
I am much obliged

[evilfantasy]

You will get that warning from a lot of programs that aren't Microsoft approved.

It is a reliable program. That said nothing we suggest can be used against us But I have used it myself and suggested it's use many times with no bad results.