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When I logged on to my computer, i discovered this file. I have no idea what it could be, or what it does.
Heres the links to the screens I took of it.
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/shad.../problem_1.bmp
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/shad.../problem_2.bmp
The links aren't working for me.
Maybe you could just post a pic here.
try to convert it out of BMP format, yuck!
some of us don't have all the bandwidth you guys do :-(
Have you scanned that file with antivirus/anti-trojan software yet? You might wanna do that soon, it could be malicious. I used to get files like that off of kazaa... hard to delete and what not.
Nope, I can't since the files are too big. Ill just describe it instead. Its a file which is named ~ and is abot 175kb big. The icon is the one it shows when windows doesnt know what the file is and its on my desktop. Any ideas of what it could be?
No, I havent scanned it yet. Im using the antivirus software that came with my computer, and I dont think it scans files.
Just delete it, it is something stupid and simple, I forgot what program generates it, but it's nothing. If you want, you can open it up in notepad, it has your user name, or screen name, or something in it. But don't worry, it's no problem at all.
I opened it with notepad, and it had a lot of encrypted text and some of my email contacts...
Unfortunatly you have got a virus.......
The down side is you delete it, BYE BYE COMPUTER
The up side is just create a knew folder and cut an paste it into it, then just place it somewere on your hard disk and forget about it..........
TELNET_OBSESSED , are you sure, because I could have sworn I've deleted it before, but now its back.
Oh, and heres a new link in .jpg format this time :D
http://www.angelfire.com/empire/shad...on/Problem.jpg
I just scanned it with AVG and didnt come up with anything...
So, should I delete it, or restart my computer and see if its still there?
After thinking on it for a minute and looking at this app I have, that seems to be a Temp file of some sort, assuming that is the extension too right?!
Here is a screencap that leads me to believe this:
I also just deleted it and computer still fine,,and file did not reappear on my PC...
Yeah, assuming its an extension. But I just restarted my computer and its still there. If its a temp file, shouldnt it have deleted itself?
i think frameworks right about this one, i`m sure if you just deleted it their wouldn`t be no probs. If you wanna double check though why not use a free online virus checker, i`m pretty sure McAfee have got one on their site.
Yea if its a temp file it should of been deleted automatically but programs don`t all ways work perfectly, have a look in your main temp foulder, 9 times outta 10 you`ll find old files which have been left their by programs.
mark
I deleted it, and so far there hasn't been any problems. Maybe it was just some stray temp file...
ShadowDaemon777
AntiOnline Newbie
You mean to tell us when right click on a file in the option bar dosent say scan with what ever your A.V. is named. you should get another A.V...............SuggestionQuote:
No, I havent scanned it yet. Im using the antivirus software that came with my computer, and I dont think it scans files.
TELNET_OBSESSED []
AntiOnline Newbie
What the hell are you talking about now your jumping to conclusions .Quote:
BYE BYE COMPUTER
No, my av program is stupid. I right click a file and all it shows is power archiver functions, plus copy, paste and all of that. Im using the version of McAffe AV that came with my computer :)
I have Norton AV, but I haven't installed it yet... :(
I noticed sometimes the virus scans can miss some viruses. So i like to double check the computer with an online virus scan. My weapon of choice is http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp it has always helped me out when i needed it.
PeacE
-BoB
A wierd thing happened,
I scanned the registry for the file after I deleted it, and it found it there..?????
I also had that file appear on my desktop a couple of days ago. When Xemacs creates a backup of a file that you are working on it appends a '~` onto the end of the file name. I figured that I opened an unnamed file in Xemacs and then when I closed the window Xemacs created a file called '~' on my desktop.
After reading this thread however, I'm going to look into the possibility of something more malicious. I guess my real question is, are you using Xemacs as your text editor?
Fleabite...or should I say Robert? is correct......well worth a try but they do not allways work :(
Please do a search for, download and update the following:
SpyBot search & destroy
AdAware 6.0 ..........that's from lavasoft in Sweden
then run them and see what they find............keep us posted
Cheers
Please take a look at this link
http://www.pchell.com/support/tildefile.shtml
Lemme know if that seems right to you
I hope you are not using OutlookExpress for mail?............Please try Eudora..........or anything?
Outlook Express with its patent VTP technology?
VTP = "Virus Transfer Protocol"
arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh.............excuse me while I go and self-destruct :)
Be safe, stay safe................and don't use Outlook Express
VicC....................it looks like you may have found it
Cheers
Thanks all! I just deleted the file, so i think it was just a temp file that decided to stick around.
Actually i prefer Bob but anyways yeah i know they do not always work. Im just saying thats the one i prefer to use to double check my system. I also use other programs etc... to check but when i am thats usually my second or third.Quote:
Originally posted here by nihil
Fleabite...or should I say Robert? is correct......well worth a try but they do not allways work :(
Cheers
PeacE
-BoB
That file is a temporary "cache" of your email address book entries, safe to delete.