hello! I received a virus warning on these following files:
1. c:\windows\gorgle\csrss.exe
2. c:\windows\services.exe
3. c:\windows\system32\mskernel.exe
What do those files do or contain?
Is it ok if I delete those above-mentioned files?
Pls answer.
Thanks! :)
2007-12-12 12:53:41 · 9 answers · asked by Angel F. 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It was from my anti-virus application.
2007-12-12 13:01:56 · update #1
These are viruses that usually come from P2P sharing files, or chat. Run your antivirus scanner and the the scanner will destroy all related viruses to these files. The viruses is usually executed when you use Microsoft Word. Run your antivirus scanner.
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-12 13:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These files which you have mentioned are generally window system files and are required for proper running of the os. Some viruses or trojans infect these files and take over there priviliges to do certain tasks. So never ever delete these files . As this may lead to you yourself destructing the computer. The best thing i suggest is you download AVG and Spybot-Search&Destroy. These two software recognize system files and will repair the files from infection thereby protecting your system from further damage.
2007-12-12 16:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Selva Kumar 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you can delete them. quite often a virus looks like a legit file. make sure u have an anti virus program like AVG. www.grisoft.com
2007-12-12 13:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Alicia Silver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT do what Oliver says. Those files are part of a virus. Let your anti-virus clean/quarantine/delete them.
2007-12-12 12:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by Vlad Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run your Virus protection---it will take care of it. I think you are exploring into files, and I would caution you to let your virus program delete what it discovers.
2007-12-12 13:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by SFC V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those files are valid files of Windows. They are however infected.
Go to Trend Micro House Calls and run a free scan.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
2007-12-12 12:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES....hunt them down and kill them in the process manager and delete them.
are part of a "file injector" it will change file names and targets
2007-12-12 13:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by kevin_vnbrn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where did you recieve these warnings from,was it your own anti virus scanner,or was it a pop up
2007-12-12 12:58:17 · answer #8 · answered by APPLEJACK 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ignore them
2007-12-12 12:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋