Powered by Invision Power Board

 
    Reply to this topicStart new topicStart Poll

> Strange files/applications, Whats the cause?
Track this topic | Email this topic | Print this topic
United States Datt
Posted: May 28 2008, 10:02 PM
Quote Post


I'm having a blast
[*][*]

Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 1022
Member No.: 4623
Joined: 24-October 07

Status: (0d) [--]
Ok, I have been noticing some strange applications on my computer. I first saw them in my programs folder. The next couple hours I was looking at stuff in a different folder and saw one there. I seen them everywhere from the programs folder to the my documents.

Whats the cause of this and how can I stop it? I scanned my computer for viruses using 2 different programs and they both found nothing.

-I have Windows XP
-These files look like they are just a bunch of random letters. Like tbhfwqz.



--------------------

DeviantArt | Cult of the Lemon | Datt Gaming
user posted image
QUOTE (Mario_6464SMR's reply to Mrs A)
his name's not Halo it's the master chief, and i don't know what "doesn't afraid of anything" means, have u ever played halo before?

PMUsers Website
Top
Unspecified Lightning
Posted: May 28 2008, 10:04 PM
Quote Post


Ignorance isn't stupidity but choosing to remain ignorant is
[*][*]

Group Icon
Group: IRC Operators
Posts: 6381
Member No.: 583
Joined: 31-August 04

Status: (0d) [--]
sounds like a virus to me!


--------------------
click here to change my avatar. / gosh why are you even here lightning
hacker, n.an individual who enjoys learning computer system details and how to capitalize on his or her capabilities...not a criminal.
(from webster's new world hacker dictionary)		fedora linux 10
Fedora 10 Final!
Download today!		quality web comics (stories):
  1. girl genius: adventure! romance! mad science!
  2. punch an' pie: try a slice of life, then swallow.
  3. dresden codak: most interesting comic ever
quality web comics (one-shots):
  1. a softer world: truth and beauty bombs
  2. smbc: saturday morning breakfast cereal
  3. buttersafe: pictures and probably some words
"Religion is comparable to a childhood neurosis." - Sigmund Freud
“It is not by delusion, however exalted, that mankind can prosper, but only by unswerving courage in the pursuit of truth.” - Bertrand Russell
“To kill an error is as good a service as, and sometimes better than, the establishing of a new truth or fact.” - Charles Darwin
PMUsers WebsiteMSN
Top
Unspecified Cellnkocane
Posted: May 28 2008, 10:07 PM
Quote Post


Group: Gangster Pimps


Group Icon
Group: Banned
Posts: 269
Member No.: 5186
Joined: 18-April 08

Status: (71582611m) [XX]
virus, update your virus detectors


--------------------
:OSuper Gangster Brothers
http://archive.mfgg.net/index.php?showtopic=208280&hl=
:O
My painting
http://i29.tinypic.com/5yrvvl.jpg
1 sided deals
user posted imageuser posted image
PMEmail Poster
Top
United States Xgoff
Posted: May 28 2008, 10:34 PM
Quote Post


<):|
[*][*][*][*][*]
[*][*]

Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 52341
Member No.: 24
Joined: 13-October 03

Status: (0d) [--]
QUOTE
These files look like they are just a bunch of random letters. Like tbhfwqz


oh god that sounds like vundo; have fun getting rid of that ****

also if you've been getting popups about "anti-virus/spyware (cough)" programs (and/or a fake toolbar balloon that's like "YOU MAY HAVE SPYWARE ON YOUR SYSTEM" or whatever), you're in for a world of pain

This post has been edited by Xgoff on May 28 2008, 10:39 PM


--------------------

This post may contain original research or unverified claims.
Please disregard the above information and contact an administrator.

DISCLAIMER: by sending me (xgoff) a private message, you agree to the directives and their terms specified henceforth:
DIRECTIVE 1 (APPLE): i may or may not reply promptly or at all; and there are no guarantees to the usefulness of the reply. i may not acknowledge whether i have even received your private message
DIRECTIVE 2 (CHILE CON CARNE): as per my view, "private" applies only to the initial transaction, and the material of your message may or may not be made public at my discretion; as this will more than likely be a post in the CCC or IRC, you may not be able to view it
DIRECTIVE 3 (FEATHER DUSTER): you must address me (xgoff) as "Sir Master Xgofficus his Highest and Most Awesome the Third"; failure to comply with this term may invoke one or both of the above directives, and i will leave a burning bag of **** on your doorstep
DIRECTIVE 4 (BOOTSTRAP): if you have read this disclaimer, please private message me promptly, in compliance with the above terms, so i can ensure you are capable of following directions you idiot
this concludes the test of the emergency disclaimer system, your scheduled programming will now continue. satisfaction guaranteed, and 100% cash back available under certain circumstances; restrictions may or may not apply within your place of residence
NOTICE: these directives and their terms may change at any time, without notice; as a private message transaction to myself assumes an understanding and full compliance of the above, you should ensure you are fully aware of the above terms at any point before sending a private message; any message received is assumed to have been sent in compliance with the above
QUOTE
(5:25:58 PM) Mikau: xgoff
(5:26:00 PM) Mikau: guess what
(5:26:04 PM) Xgoff: chicken butt
(5:26:09 PM) Mikau: **** you
PMEmail PosterUsers WebsiteAOLMSN
Top
United States Datt
Posted: May 28 2008, 10:40 PM
Quote Post


I'm having a blast
[*][*]

Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 1022
Member No.: 4623
Joined: 24-October 07

Status: (0d) [--]
QUOTE (Xgoff @ May 28 2008, 10:34 PM)

oh god that sounds like vundo

have fun getting rid of that ****

That's the probably, I don't know how to get rid of it. Do I just delete them?

Oh about the virus scanners, I updated them today before I scanned my computer, still didn't find anything.

Ok, I just went to the C drive and theres alot of them. Do I delete them? I don't want to screw up my computer.

EDIT: I just saw your edit. Sadly, I have been getting pop-ups like that...Any advice?

This post has been edited by Im4everkool on May 28 2008, 10:42 PM


--------------------

DeviantArt | Cult of the Lemon | Datt Gaming
user posted image
QUOTE (Mario_6464SMR's reply to Mrs A)
his name's not Halo it's the master chief, and i don't know what "doesn't afraid of anything" means, have u ever played halo before?

PMUsers Website
Top
Unspecified Lightning
Posted: May 28 2008, 10:57 PM
Quote Post


Ignorance isn't stupidity but choosing to remain ignorant is
[*][*]

Group Icon
Group: IRC Operators
Posts: 6381
Member No.: 583
Joined: 31-August 04

Status: (0d) [--]
virus scanners running on a system that's already infected is the dumbest design idea I've ever heard of
the virus can simply infect the scanner executable and have it not report anything.

selling people such a false sense of security is definitely not of questionable morals on the part of the "antivirus" authors either but that's another story

sounds like xgoff has experience with this particular virus. you'll probably need to back up your important files (non-executable!!! don't copy any EXE's, DLL's, etc. as they might be infected) and fresh-install an operating system


--------------------
click here to change my avatar. / gosh why are you even here lightning
hacker, n.an individual who enjoys learning computer system details and how to capitalize on his or her capabilities...not a criminal.
(from webster's new world hacker dictionary)		fedora linux 10
Fedora 10 Final!
Download today!		quality web comics (stories):
  1. girl genius: adventure! romance! mad science!
  2. punch an' pie: try a slice of life, then swallow.
  3. dresden codak: most interesting comic ever
quality web comics (one-shots):
  1. a softer world: truth and beauty bombs
  2. smbc: saturday morning breakfast cereal
  3. buttersafe: pictures and probably some words
"Religion is comparable to a childhood neurosis." - Sigmund Freud
“It is not by delusion, however exalted, that mankind can prosper, but only by unswerving courage in the pursuit of truth.” - Bertrand Russell
“To kill an error is as good a service as, and sometimes better than, the establishing of a new truth or fact.” - Charles Darwin
PMUsers WebsiteMSN
Top
United States Xgoff
Posted: May 28 2008, 11:05 PM
Quote Post


<):|
[*][*][*][*][*]
[*][*]

Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 52341
Member No.: 24
Joined: 13-October 03

Status: (0d) [--]
QUOTE (Lightning @ May 28 2008, 09:57 PM)
virus scanners running on a system that's already infected is the dumbest design idea I've ever heard of
the virus can simply infect the scanner executable and have it not report anything.

selling people such a false sense of security is definitely not of questionable morals on the part of the "antivirus" authors either but that's another story

sounds like xgoff has experience with this particular virus.  you'll probably need to back up your important files (non-executable!!!  don't copy any EXE's, DLL's, etc. as they might be infected) and fresh-install an operating system

i've had it twice

also the newer variants use rootkits which is probably why your scanner isn't getting them

This post has been edited by Xgoff on May 28 2008, 11:05 PM


--------------------

This post may contain original research or unverified claims.
Please disregard the above information and contact an administrator.

DISCLAIMER: by sending me (xgoff) a private message, you agree to the directives and their terms specified henceforth:
DIRECTIVE 1 (APPLE): i may or may not reply promptly or at all; and there are no guarantees to the usefulness of the reply. i may not acknowledge whether i have even received your private message
DIRECTIVE 2 (CHILE CON CARNE): as per my view, "private" applies only to the initial transaction, and the material of your message may or may not be made public at my discretion; as this will more than likely be a post in the CCC or IRC, you may not be able to view it
DIRECTIVE 3 (FEATHER DUSTER): you must address me (xgoff) as "Sir Master Xgofficus his Highest and Most Awesome the Third"; failure to comply with this term may invoke one or both of the above directives, and i will leave a burning bag of **** on your doorstep
DIRECTIVE 4 (BOOTSTRAP): if you have read this disclaimer, please private message me promptly, in compliance with the above terms, so i can ensure you are capable of following directions you idiot
this concludes the test of the emergency disclaimer system, your scheduled programming will now continue. satisfaction guaranteed, and 100% cash back available under certain circumstances; restrictions may or may not apply within your place of residence
NOTICE: these directives and their terms may change at any time, without notice; as a private message transaction to myself assumes an understanding and full compliance of the above, you should ensure you are fully aware of the above terms at any point before sending a private message; any message received is assumed to have been sent in compliance with the above
QUOTE
(5:25:58 PM) Mikau: xgoff
(5:26:00 PM) Mikau: guess what
(5:26:04 PM) Xgoff: chicken butt
(5:26:09 PM) Mikau: **** you
PMEmail PosterUsers WebsiteAOLMSN
Top
Unspecified Cellnkocane
Posted: May 29 2008, 12:04 AM
Quote Post


Group: Gangster Pimps


Group Icon
Group: Banned
Posts: 269
Member No.: 5186
Joined: 18-April 08

Status: (71582611m) [XX]
Yeah, I had one before that wanted me to constantly buy Spy Doctor. You have to manually get rid of the whole thing in safe mode, just search the ad it's giving you, the pop up thing, into google like. "How do I get rid of the spy doctor pop up virus" soon you will come accross a step by step process using multiple anti virus programs and safe mode instructions.


--------------------
:OSuper Gangster Brothers
http://archive.mfgg.net/index.php?showtopic=208280&hl=
:O
My painting
http://i29.tinypic.com/5yrvvl.jpg
1 sided deals
user posted imageuser posted image
PMEmail Poster
Top
Finland Hohoo
  Posted: May 29 2008, 07:44 AM
Quote Post


BAN AUTOTUNE
[*][*][*]

Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 1562
Member No.: 3062
Joined: 14-December 06

Status: (0d) [--]
One more reason to not use window$

Seriously, get an antivirus software. For example Avast. When I used vindöfz, I used it and my computer didn't gather dirt.

Another (better) option is to use Linux.


--------------------

user posted image

Reference

Mickeysoft Internet Explorer

MKE


cat /usr/share/icons/*/* > /dev/dsp
user posted image
NOW IS EXCITING COMING
Johto > Hoenn > Sevii > Sinnoh > Kanto
PMUsers Website
Top
United Kingdom hazmeister
Posted: May 29 2008, 08:11 AM
Quote Post


ITT CATZ!!!
[*]

Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 1425
Member No.: 3802
Joined: 21-May 07

Status: (0d) [--]
If you want to clean your PC up, install HiJack this, and pos the report on the safernetworking forums, they'll help you there.


--------------------
http://steamcommunity.com/id/hazmeister
PMEmail PosterUsers WebsiteMSN
Top
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
« Next Oldest | Help! | Next Newest »

  Topic Options Topic Options Reply to this topicStart new topicStart Poll

 




[ Script Execution time: 0.0703 ]   [ 14 queries used ]   [ GZIP Enabled ]   [ Server Load: 0.37 ]


Powered by Invision Power Board(U) v1.3 Final © 2003  IPS, Inc.