when i open my c drive there is a 1386 folder and my virus scanner cant scan that folder any info please help
2006-12-12 03:27:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
i386 is a folder for older files used on Windows 95/98. Viruses aren't going to infect there because there's nothing used on a regular basis.
Re. the response below: Really.... what's the Cabs folder for then? I guess that wasn't part of your "I have a pulse" certification.
2006-12-12 03:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by manuelriliz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The i386 is a windows folder in to which all the working files of Windows are stored and also stores important files that work in the background. Please don't mess with it and don't bother scanning it. It could not possibly get infected and if it does, you'd have to reinstall the windows. So, in short, don't bother.
2006-12-12 16:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by spyke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are compressed .CAB files for your OS.
John
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2006-12-12 03:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋