Sometimes when I open or startup windows the System32 folder pops-ups on the screen. I see a folder with the name "CatRoot". Is it a variant of a rootkit or what?
2006-08-04 23:01:17 · 5 answers · asked by Sp()oNg3Y::V.3.[] 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I have McAfee Anti-virus v.10.0 and McAfee Firewall and Ad-Aware SE. How come they did not pick up any viruses anyway? They're always up-to-date.
2006-08-04 23:10:01 · update #1
Catroot is a Windows system folder. It holds information about the system-updates you have done since you first installed your Windows system.
If it was a trojan, virus or something else your McAfee Anti-virus or Ad-Aware SE would have detected it.
2006-08-05 11:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by gospieler 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...sounds as if your system is infected with a virus. I would suggest you to install anti virus software like Mcaffee or AVG. Visit their website for a free download.
2006-08-04 23:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by Maxood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove mcafee antivirus and install panda antivirus. update it from internet( it automatically updats when internet is connected) and then scan ur whole hard drive. it will remove all viruses from ur system.
2006-08-05 03:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by nauman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a rootkit, and should be left alone
2006-08-04 23:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by duct_tape_is_good 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is nothing just close it
2006-08-04 23:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by NayaMee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋