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    Hey Larren,

    to get your folder option back

    from start menu open run command in that type regedit.exe

    in that go HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

    in that there would be a file named NoFolderOption just right click on it and change the value to 0 or simply delete the key file

    and then after saving restart the computer and you will find your missing folder option back

    best of luck
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    Hi larren,

    1. Try Windows Explorer and this sequence:

    <Folder Options>
    <View>
    <Hidden Files & Folders>

    There are options to enable or disable viewing hidden files/folders

    2. Select a hidden file and right click on it.
    Select "properties" from the bottom of the drop down menu
    Look at "Attributes" the "hidden" box should be checked.

    3. The idea of using a USB drive with "decoy" files on it is:

    {a} It tells you if the PC is infected
    {b} It captures an example of the malware for analysis

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    Hi there Larren and welcome to AO

    Concerning Antivirus - no vendor is going to be able to detect all malware.

    You maybe want to try out some other products however symantec is a good product.

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    Hey there Cider...

    thx for the concern and letting me know that you know me

    well dont mind but why do you think i stay so much online on antionline

    so at the same i also stay online on google and other forums...

    any ways dont mind but i have completed my 1 year on AO...

    and this all are registry and gp thing which i know a little bit not much but i know some of the easy formats

    Regards and thx Cider
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    Hi guys,

    I forgot to address this question:

    but when we connect a new USB drive to the computer anti virus package does scan the removable disk (why was it not able to search the virus in the removable disk)
    Firstly, what Cider says is totally correct:

    Concerning Antivirus - no vendor is going to be able to detect all malware.
    1. Detection of rootkits is generally poor.

    2. Adware and spyware may look like a legitimate application.

    3. The boot sector may not be scanned, but boot sector malware has started to make something of a comeback recently.

    4. Your AV settings may not be optimal.

    5. Polymorphic malware changes its pattern to avoid detection.

    5. USB drives tend to have their own software which may have an object lock on it by the time your AV kicks in.

    I would carefully examine your AV settings and scanning rules

    Also, I think that your security model and policies could do with revisiting? for example, why do people actually need to use external media?........ who should be authorised to do so?....... and so on.

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    Hi Larren

    When you have a minute give an online scanner a try

    www.activescan.com
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    Export to:
    Threats with free disinfection (3)
    Medium danger level (1)

    W32/Sohanat.AS... Virus Latent Hide
    + Info

    1. C:\System Volume Information\_restore{886D213...8B7-DEEA04FD462B}\RP44\A0014733.exe
    Low danger level (2)

    Generic Trojan Virus Latent Hide
    + Info

    1. C:\System Volume Information\_restore{886D213...8B7-DEEA04FD462B}\RP46\A0015844.exe

    W32/Autorun.SF... Virus Latent Hide
    + Info

    1. C:\System Volume Information\_restore{886D213...8B7-DEEA04FD462B}\RP44\A0014734.inf
    Only available for registered users.
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    Threats disinfected with the paid version (2)
    Low danger level (2)

    HackTool/EvID Hack Tool Latent Hide
    + Info

    1. C:\System Volume Information\_restore{886D213...8B7-DEEA04FD462B}\RP46\A0015376.exe

    Cookie/Atlas D... Tracking Cookie Latent Hide
    + Info

    1. C:\Documents and Settings\ALarren\Application...wb.default\cookies.txt[.atdmt.com/]
    I got the above errors from your www.activescan.com

    so what do have to say for this

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    Hey there Larren, very interesting.

    I see most of those are found in the system restore folder. This is a place where ystem protected files are stored and you cannot touch them under know means that wont damage your computer.

    What I suggest is pm me or email me, ill pm you my email address and I will set you up with a trial of some decent AV.

    You will have to run a scan, turn off system restore, reboot PC, turn system restore back on. This should clear the malware.

    The last one is a cookie which isnt too serious. The AV will pick this up as spyware and delete it.
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