today i saw weird thing in my pc..when i open a folder, there are 3 new folders inside it..these folders named Data Compaq_owner, Data Mike, n another folder with the name of current folder..these 3 folders r in every folders..if i open these 3 folders, they lead to My Documents..i dun know what's happening..i don't know where they come from..is my pc got hacked????? if so, what should i do??? pls advice me
2006-09-27 06:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
No.. It's not a hack.
It's a VIRUS.
Get an updated antivirus program and scan your files.
The folder is NOT a folder. It's an .exe file with a folder icon. It keeps coming back even if you delete it. So you'll need to scan deep in the system hidden folders and registry etc for the source.
and Stop clicking it!!
Get a good scan that would delete it. I know for fact that Norton (updated) found and delted it when i had it.
G'luk.
2006-09-27 06:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by traz713 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a firewall? Anti-Virus protection? Do Spam scans?
Many people I talk to with problems just hook their computers to the internet and don't have any protection. Buy a router, they are a great defense. change the Admin password.
Get Zone Alarm free version
Scan with spybot
If you still have problems getting rid of stuff, reinstall OS,
Keep your OS up to date with automatic updates.
if you are at work, just call IT and let them handle everything.
Don't download free little programs.
2006-09-27 13:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok u shld back up the files u deen important n then reformat yr pc, after u reformatted install all yr necessary drivers n then install the anti virus software first, do a virus chk on the system then import the files u backed up earlier to yr pc, do another virus chk again to ensure the files r not infected
2006-09-27 13:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by larrysbt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.spywaredoctor.com and you will need $1995 to nuy it.
then buy norton's 2005 antivirus no firewall (if you have bot got that program all ready it cost around$69) together these programs should keep you safe
2006-09-27 13:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try for Spyware
get antiSpyware links:
http://computerhelp-downloads.blogspot.com
2006-09-27 13:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by Balu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r nt hacked.....its a virsu i know
get ur pc checked frm an antivirus
2006-09-27 13:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This looks like it is a virus attack. Check your computer for viruses.
2006-09-27 13:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by moin_anjum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to Compaq and ask them.
2006-09-27 13:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by jumpingrightin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋