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can't delete idx files

50 idx files have appreared on my desktop! I don't know if it was me or the kids who did it. However, when I delete them they come back when I restart the comp. I've even tried emptying the recycle bin and turning off system restore......but next time I restart the comp the 50 x idx files are there on the desktop again :-(

Jonvee

duggywuggy,
You may like to try checking for viruses using at least one of these free, recommended virus scanners:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

You could also check for parasites, downloading this free link. Check for "New updates" before scanning with Ad-Aware:

Ad-aware : http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_adaware.html

jvuz

First check with stinger

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

jvuz

Then launch hijackthis and post the log here.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

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Jonvee

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blue_zee

jvuz,

Please don't ask for HJT logs to be posted.

Moderators have been asking that for some time now.

Suggest this auto analysis tool:

http://www.hijackthis.de/index.php?langselect=english

Zee

blue_zee

But disregard the rundll32.exe flag in WinME.
:(

Zee

jvuz

Sorry, didn't know. Thanx for letting me know.

Jvuz

blue_zee

Jvuz,

No problem.

Take a look at the 2 questiions:

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21123852/HIJACKER-HELL-http-www-windowws-cc-hp-htm-id-9.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21123669/Major-Browser-Hijack-AND-MORE.html

Zee

duggywuggy

ASKER

I'm pretty sure this is nothing to do with a virus or a parasite etc. I'm pretty meticulous about updating my anti-virus, ad-aware etc etc
Possibly it has something to do with Nero Express as I burned a CD just before they appeared....

jvuz

OK, thanx a lot. I'll keep it in my bookmarks.

blue_zee

>>Possibly it has something to do with Nero Express as I burned a CD just before they appeared....<<

Check the link posted by Jonvee, it's bang on...

Zee

duggywuggy

ASKER

Perfect, Jonvee - thanks :-)

Jonvee

duggywuggy,

Glad to help :) Didn't think i left you with enough information, and had just started researching it further and your reply came back! It's also good to hear you keep a 'clean machine'! .. thank you. Jonvee.

Zee,
Wasn't absolutely sure about HJT, was surprised when Shehay used the auto analysis tool recently, so noted your comments to jvuz, with thanks :)