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Unable to delete file
Name: halpmeee Date: April 9, 2009 at 20:02:08 Pacific OS: Windows XP Subcategory: Viruses
Comment:
I can't delete this specific file under Microsoft/Messenger in Local Settings/Application Data under C Drive as it is hidden and even though I try to get to the file , it gives me an error and closes my Windows before I can even go near it to delete the root file. Is there anyway else to delete it? And also , I tried using Virus scans and it seemed to stop at this specific file and it hangs. I'm very sure it's a virus. Help please!
Name: rws_killer Date: April 9, 2009 at 22:19:42 Pacific
Reply:
if it is hidden, go to Tools>folder options>View
and click SHOW hidden files under Hidden files and folders.
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Response Number 2
Name: Rickyneck (by Ricky neck) Date: April 9, 2009 at 22:35:59 Pacific
Reply:
First, you should enable show hide files and folders and then try to delete.
Yes, It may be a virus problem. You should scan your computer in Safe Mode with updated anti virus software or updated spyware removal tools, like Malwarebytes.
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Response Number 3
Name: rws_killer Date: April 9, 2009 at 22:42:15 Pacific
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