What is the C:\I386 folder in windows xp sp2 for? It looks like its full of spyware and other bad crap.?

Question

Hi
is xp sp2 supposed to have a c:\I386 folder? It's full of html pages I havent visited, error txt from programs and active x controls that were attempted to be loaded but were incompatible and duplicates of driver files, system32 folder, and stuff that seem to have been used to redirect my computer. Is this true?

Answer 1

mlm dont go deleting anything in that folder u dont know what its for spyware,malware,greyware goes every where firstly u could go to panda for an active virus scan it is free and then get a free lavasoft adaware ,spyware remover.then get spybot search and destroy that is also free . scan with all of these will probably take 90 mins but it should fix your problem so just type in your search engine spybot search and destroy then type in lavasoft adaware then panda active scan ///regards ahoy

Answer 2

This is a subset of the files that come with the retail XP CD, so that you don't have to have a CD if you add/remove Windows Components, install additional hardware that XP has drivers for and etc.

Answer 3

Those are the OS installation files. If you delete the folder you'll need the OS installation CD if you wish to add or remove any OS components. It's safe. Don't mess with it.

Answer 4

Its part of of windows xp,
last time i deleted that i needed the windows xp CD every 5 min and had to reformat 2 weeks latter ........My advice is leave it alone !

Answer 5

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 installer does not install or create that folder.

Answer 6

go to download.com and get avg
virus checker and run it then you will now wever to get rid of it all so get a ad aware program to and run that they are free.