AVG anti virus finds lots of viruses, but when i go to the folder they are supposed to be in, they aren't!

Question

Hi. I have AVG free version the latest one, and I have about 12 viruses which show up in various folders . These are NOT windows folders where you might expect hidden files etc. These are actualyl download folders for a P2p client I use "emule" . many of the files in such a folder are zip files etc, but they arent inside zips either (and they would tell if they were) ... So where are all these viruses hiding? I did a windows seach for the words and file name AVG claims they are , but they don't come up that way either. Thanks.

please listen to me.! II already have windows set to show me all hidden files, and NO AVG did NOT delete these files already, because it finds them everyday on new searches.

Answer 1

Is it possible that AVG removed the viruses for you?

Answer 2

I also have AVG, and i was looking for the vault and then it turns out that its a hidden file. open up the hard drive that AVG was installed in, and turn on hidden files. it should come up as $VAULT$.AVG.

to see hidden files on My Computer, go to tools>folder options>view and there should be an option that says "show hidden files or folders" but i seriously recommend that you dont tamper with files in the vault. AVG wouldn't have hidden them in the first place if it was that dangerous. Messing would the vault can open the virus or a lot worse, so leave things to the program.

Answer 3

VIRUS REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS XP

Removing infections from your computer is never as easy as aquiring them. Malware infections are not meant to be removed, so, it takes TIME and PATIENCE to get rid of them. ONLY RESORT TO A REFORMAT AFTER ALL ELSE FAILS TO REMOVE THE INFECTION.

This procedure works for all Malware. Use any AntiVirus or AntiSpy program you choose.


UPDATE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM.


TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH YOUR ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. DON'T FORGET TO RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.


NEW RESTORE POINT.

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


ADDITION INFORMATION ABOUT TROJANS:

There are Trojans that fall into the Smitfraud family. These require the use of a specialized program for removal. Here are two sites that specialize in removing these:

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/rog...

http://siri.urz.free.fr/fix/smitfraudfix...