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Folder Exe Virus : How to remove :

My Lap top is infected by a virus which is making new files inside each folder having same
name as of folder ... Kindly help .. How to remove ... I  many anti virus including

Avira
Avast
Microsoft Security Essential

My Windows Xp is also updated  and genuine. .
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Try Microsoft Stnadalone Sweeper.  You create Windows type boot CD updated from Microsoft Security essentials.  You will need to make the CD on a clean comuter of course.  You can find it at:
http://connect.microsoft.com/systemsweeper
 
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    It is making file name same as the name of folder + adding  . exe   .. e.g If the folder name is

    Puneet .. this virus will make a file called Puneet.exe..


     
Are Task Manager, Registry Editor, Folder Options, Run in start menu disabled in your computer?

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Task Manager, Registry Editor, Folder Options, Run in start menus are not  disabled ...


It is only making folderName.exe files in each folder ....rapidly
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Dear HendrikWiese:

I m allready running the scan ... I have downloaded the free version ... will it work ...
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