I have a file called 3a256695f7687342561769 in my C:\ drive and It has only 1 file in it.?

Question

the file is called msxml4-KB927978-enu.txt and it doesnt look suspicious. This is the start of it." === Verbose logging started: 11/28/2006 0:40:13 Build type: SHIP UNICODE 3.01.4000.2435 Calling process: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe === " Can anybody tell me what it is?

Answer 1

Generally if you have a file with the extension of .EXE, it's a system functioning file. If you are every unsure, leave it alone. I would not delete it because it's under your system32 in Windows, which you need to operate your computer.

If you are concerned or haven't done so in a few weeks, update your virus scanning program and run the scan.

Answer 2

It sounds like a file created as a result of a Windows Update. It shouldn't be anything to worry about. If you want to explore more info about it try reading the comments in this forum
http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Miscellaneous/Q_22068716.html

Someone else had issues with this file and seems to have figured it out.

Also try checking Microsoft support here to see if it is relevant to your needs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927978

Answer 3

It is a new microsoft patching system (usually after you install Internet Explorer 7.0). It is alloying, but you can delete it if you like.
MSXML is a type of programming language for IE.
And this folder is just a log file.

Answer 4

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