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Downloaded suspect files

  • 21-08-2006 2:06pm
    #1
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭


    I downloaded two .jpg files from a p2p network, they were both around 100kb, i tried to open when i downloaded and they wouldnt open , when i right click on them it and click delete they wont delete, also usually when i right click on any file i have the options to scan with antivirus etc and this doesnt happen with these 2 files, When i restarted my computer i noticed a window pop up saying something like " closing shell icon hidden window", any ideas? how can i get rid of them.im using win xp.


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  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Restart in safe mode and delete them. Check the msconfig startup tab and make sure nothing suspicious is running at startup. Scan for viruses while you are at it.


  • #3
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Tut tut, see what downloading porn gets u.

    Could have been viruses. Either embedded or vbs type. Boot PC into safe mode and run a scan. Make sure aV software is up to date.


  • #4
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    <<<<--- Doesnt know much about computers


    How do i restart in safe mode? press one of the function keys when starting up?


  • #5
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Tapping the F8 key at startup, should bring up the boot menu (select Safe Mode from that).


  • #6
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    yep, reboot pc and hit f8 as it starts booting. Menu will appear. Choose safe mode from it.


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  • #7
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    ran avast antivirus which is up to date. didnt find anything in the folders where the files are located/downloaded to.


  • #8
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Run this online scanner. See if it detects anything.


  • #9
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    ronbyrne2005 wrote:
    ran avast antivirus which is up to date. didnt find anything in the folders where the files are located/downloaded to.

    Did you try scanning in normal mode or in safe mode? (if not, then try scanning in safe mode as well)


  • #10
    ronbyrne2005
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭ronbyrne2005


    i just deleted the folder containing the two files and they seem to be gone now. safe to assume no more prob with them?


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