my computer has been running slowly lately and i have noticed a new file on my computer, its names is: 2502d67e9684214c938fc15a6cf2
on the inside of this folder theres a text sheet with the name:
msxml4-KB927978-enu
when looking thriough this file i came across some things that looked abnormal like:
Cloaking enabled.
Attempting to enable all disabled priveleges before calling Install on Server
is this a virus?
2007-01-03 20:36:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
That's just a log file of installations from a Windows installer. Its from a windows update called "Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0"
As such, it is safe to delete.
2007-01-03 20:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by SLATE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-22 06:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is a Microsoft patch. The folder name is randomly generated to extract the patch, and the msxml file references the patch number (in this case KB927978) and has a log of the install I think. It's safe to delete the whole folder. Definitely not a virus.
2007-01-03 20:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by pancakes! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as far as I am aware this is from a windows update.
This is the Security update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
For more information go to the Microsoft website and search for KB927978
2007-01-03 20:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have virus protection there are free ones you can use to scan your puter. Go to yahoo and type "free scan" there will be a list services out there. Trend Micro Scan is a good one it will take a couple of hours to scan your computer but it will tell you if any malicious bugs are in your puter. It will let the operator choose which spyware/virus's to keep or delete. You can also go to Lavasoft and download a spyware blocker for free but it will slow your puter down a bit when its searching.
2007-01-03 20:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by commonsense 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a spyware
Download and Install smitfraudfix a small free program available on web. U must on safe mode to do the process. Its also a registry cleaner.
Good luck!
2007-01-03 20:48:02 · answer #6 · answered by i_lyn_tek_i 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.freeandbest.net/firefox/
Good Luck, Merry Xmas !!!
2007-01-04 01:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Install Malwarebytes or Avira antivirus and scan . Should clear up most problems.
2016-03-29 07:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to a computer tech and you can do so for free right now at http://www.geeksquad.com and click on contact us then chat and they will tell you what that is.
Run your virus protection to see
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2007-01-03 20:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do some spyware and virus scans just to be sure. If you
need some free ones go here. http://www.basicspywaretips.com
2007-01-04 01:14:22 · answer #10 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋