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The hidden problem

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/the-hidden-problem.136905/

jsjs
jsjs Original post #1
Feb 15, 2011 at 6:51 PM
My pc has encoutered a strange error. It does not show hidden files, when in 'folder options' i check 'show hidden files' it doesn't do that. After clicking 'apply' and 'ok' when i reopen 'folder options' 'dont show hidden files' option is checked. Today i uninstalled avira antivir and installed quick heal and the problems started after that.
arpanmukherjee1
Feb 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM
its a worm. dont remember the name.

do full system scan.
B
Feb 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Its somekind of malware. They do this because they don't want you to see the malware files. The easy way is to do a full system scan with an updated antivirus. :smile:
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paroh #4
Feb 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Scan ur computer with SUPERAntiSpyware free version and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware free version

Note:Before doing scan update there definition.
jsjs
jsjs #5
Feb 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM
i already did quick heal boot time scan.and only 3 trojans were found.
thetechfreak
Feb 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM
DO online AV scan


Click here -> HouseCall - Free Online Virus Scan - Trend Micro USA
RBX
RBX #7
Feb 16, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Using an antivirus to remove the worm doesn't repair the damage that's been done. You need to modify some registry keys to get back to original settings, I did find them long ago when I was inquisitive, now I must look for them on some sites. I shall be back with solution.

EDIT:

*www.google.co.in/search?sourceid=c...dden+f&pbx=1&fp=ffc1c148a919b737&pf=p&pdl=300

Checked the first two results, seem right.
jsjs
jsjs #9
Feb 16, 2011 at 10:54 PM
^^no problem isn't solved
@razorbladextreme
i will try those links. Lets hope it works.
coderunknown
Feb 17, 2011 at 1:40 AM
download Emsisoft Anti-Malware & do a full system scan. delete whatever malware is found. then download TuneUp Utilities 2011 & let it fix problems for you. if still the problem persists, you may need to edit registry keys manually.
jsjs
jsjs #11
Feb 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM
I already have tuneup 11. I've fixed the problem manually by following the links given by razorbladextreme