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Can't delete file/ executes a progr
Name: Charliez Date: August 14, 2005 at 18:06:28 Pacific OS: XP, 2 CPU/Ram: Intel 1.2 gig, 256
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I have a file (a p2p download) that can not be removed and which executes a program when I click on it to remove it. The program attempts to hijack my browwser and really screws it up. Restore sets it back but tthe file remains. I tried resetting restore and doing a scan....same deal...
Name: Charliez Date: August 14, 2005 at 18:23:19 Pacific
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Add'l info: I was lucky that it dowloaded to a folder, as it has a very explicit name to the file and would be a real problem if on my desktop. I isolated it to a folder in my documents and as long as I don't click on it (even to hioghlight it) I'm fine.
Charlie
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Response Number 2
Name: Charliez Date: August 14, 2005 at 18:41:53 Pacific
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Add'l info: I was lucky that it dowloaded to a folder, as it has a very explicit name to the file and would be a real problem if on my desktop. I isolated it to a folder in my documents and as long as I don't click on it (even to hioghlight it) I'm fine.
Charlie
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Response Number 3
Name: puppet1984 Date: August 14, 2005 at 18:59:16 Pacific
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try deleting in safe mode. or try a tool such as move on boot. this can be found on google. also try spybot or adaware for spyware. careful what u download p2p. from the sounds of it i expect ur pc is riddled with rubbish
Athlon xp 2500+ @2.17 pc 3200 512mb ram radeon 9200se win xp home oem
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Response Number 4
Name: Charliez Date: August 15, 2005 at 19:21:18 Pacific
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yeah, i have teenage kids. I got it mostly under control now. Will try the Safe mode delete.
Charlie
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Response Number 5
Name: black 7 Date: August 20, 2005 at 20:50:22 Pacific
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Find and install delinfiv 1.04 Its the only thing that helped me Its awesome and it works.
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