Can I do this?

Question

I have a file on my computer , an application actually, path C:\Windows\System32\appcfg.exe(which I think stands for application configuration) this file is actually infected by a trojan and because of this file , I'm unable to run any applications apart from Internet Browsers.. Not even Anti virus programs, nor any online Anti virus program.... so can someone please tell me if I cud just delete this file... Coz to format my system I have to download the files required for a bootable disc (I don't have one and to call a professional will cost me money, something my parents aren't ready for) and at a download speed of 30 kbps , it's a really painfully long process to download the whole thing... So can someone tell me if I cud just delete this file or not... or do you think it might harm my system more if I delete it....Coz i've found loads of spyware, malware etc. on my system but as long as this trojan (Win32/VB.ATE) exists I won't be able to perform a full scan nor clean up my system.

Answer 1

you can delete it and you can also run the system file check

goto run command and type sfc.exe

that will search your system files and fix the corrupted ones. Whether from unsigned drivers, poorly written code, or a virus. You'll need a windows disc handy because it will ask for it to rewrite anything it needs to

Answer 2

If you have System Restore, you might try going back to a time before you got this Trojan. Also you will then want to clean out System Restore if you do have a earlier point that will correct this as the later points will have it in them. If you have none of this delete the file, clean up your disk, and then reinstall the program the file goes to.

Ron

Answer 3

Delete it, it's not a part of windows, it won't your system. Processlist says that the files is a part of the Citrix Metafram client, which you can easily re-install should you need it.

Answer 4

Before deleting any files you can run a free online virus check from antivirus.com

Answer 5

YES U CAN