I have a problem with a near-new computer. Somehow I got a self-replicating spyware or virus that is hidden itself in the Windows Temp folder and keeps growing more files. It has been classified by all my security software as "Adware." I ran my antivirus and spyware programs (BitDefender, SpySweeper and other free spyware/virus programs I have) and nothing seems to get rid of it. CCleaner can't delete these files either. I think that either BitDefender or SpySweeper tried to quarantine the suspect virus or spyware and was unable to. If I right-click on any of these files and click "delete" I get "Can't read from source file or disk." Every time I have tried to re-run the scans, the files have duplicated themselves. At this point I am up to about 1,000 files and over 200MB. They are all in the C:\Windows\Temp folder so I think I can safely delete them. Does anybody know a program or utility I can use to force delete these files? Please let me know. Thank you for your help!
2007-08-23 06:35:14 · 6 answers · asked by JcHc3in1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Boy, some people have a hard time reading the whole question. No wonder this country is in such bad shape.
"Delete the temp folder." No kidding moron! Did you even bother reading the part where I said it won't let me and says "Can't read from source file or disk?" Are you blind???
2007-08-31 05:14:36 · update #1
Or how about all of you that say "Just run this scan or that scan." Did you read where I said I ran various scans and nothing gets rid of the files or even finds anything to quarantine? Or can't quarantine at all? It's amazing any of you actually graduated high school, not being able to understand what you are reading.
2007-08-31 05:16:15 · update #2
Go to http://www.top5antispyware.info/index.php?t=top5an2 to download an anti spyware for free.
Then scan your computer to check and get rid of spyware.
2007-08-23 22:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-21 19:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have discovered your virus,
So I'm sure this will help but just trust me.
Either Download:
1.NOD32 Anti-Virus and Update(It's really really great and I made to many test before i could tell my decision)
and
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware and update it
I'm a computer professional and I have a big experiences with viruses so I need a very tough system guard and this helped after trying too much anti-viruses.
2.You can Dwonload Trend Micro Pc-Cillin internet security 2007, its great for: anti-viruses+spyware and telling you about updates to help your computer.
I ONLY need Your TRUST.
2007-08-29 00:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried SUPERanti-spyware? It got rid of my spyware. Its also freeware!
Heres the link!
http://www.superantispyware.com/
2007-08-24 02:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by stevy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
empty your TEMP file ,theres nothing in their you need unless you store things in that file, if that doesnt work then you have to format,if that adware has gotten into your registery
2007-08-31 05:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by panthor001 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i put the cure in source for ya
good luck
2007-08-30 16:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋