Ok. I am not a computer "guru" by any means; however, I am pretty certain that this is not a "normal" function of Windows 98. What I have noticed is an expanding sequential list of .TMP files that have names that resemble registry codes. If left unchecked they will replicate by a manner as of yet undetermined (presumably at each system reset). I have run Ad Aware, The Cleaner, and BoDetect with a clean bill of health. McAffee Virus Scanner also returned no results. I have conducted my own intensive search for "look-alike" files or similar suspect files. I suspect this is the result of some type of "malware", but I am not certain what to search or how to proceed beyond this point. I would appreciate any information that anyone may have on this phenomenon.


I could not track another reference to this phenomenon; so, I will apologize up front if this is duplication. Thank you.