Undeletable files in %program files%\Windows NT\ -- Malware?

Question

my os is XP-pro

I have scanned my system with Spybot Search and destroy, and AVG anti-virus fully updated, and it seems clean.

But I cant figure why the files .\dialer.exe; .\accessories\wordpad.exe and .\pinball\pinball.exe are instantly re-created when I delete them.

My windows installation is brand new (although it is from a backup cd, as my original was destroyed when my office caught fire last year (my 3.y.o daughter was killed in the same occasion))

Answer 1

dialer.exe, wordpad.exe and pinball.exe are all Windows files that shouldn't be deleted.

Here's the rundown on each of these files.

dialer.exe: This is Phone Dialer. It uses your dialup modem to make phone calls like a telephone does. Very rarely used these days.

wordpad.exe: This is WordPad. It's a word processor that is built into Windows. It's not as good as MS Word but it's better than Notepad. To find the shortcut for this program go to Start-->All Programs-->Accessories and click on "WordPad".

pinball.exe: This is the 3D Pinball game that comes built into Windows XP. To find a shortcut to this fun game go to Start-->All Programs-->Games and click on "Pinball".

Answer 2

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Answer 3

My first guess would be you received these files from some dumass software you downloaded! If this is the case, the software will simply reload these files everytime you boot!

Answer 4

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both sources because at any time people dont know you
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Answer 5

http://www.superantispyware.com/superant... that u have what u need....lets clean the pc first
go to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok
go to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...
go to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...
now go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....
ok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....
go to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....
go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...
now restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok