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After a recent virus infection (self-inflicted wound caused by allowing
somebody to attach a portable USB hard disk to my computer), I notice a
new folder in the root directory of all my hard disks on my Win2K-based
computer.
The folder name is 'runauto..' and it appears to be hidden, based on the
appearance of the icon. But when I view the properties it shows the
folder as being not-read-only and not-hidden.
Checking the folder with the most up-to-date Norton virus signatures
finds a 'Backdoor.Trojan' and removes an associated pif from the folder.
But all attempts to browse or remove the folder result in the error
'Error deleting file or folder. Cannot delete file: cannot read from the
source file or disk'.
What is the folder for and how do I remove it?
On 07/16/2007 12:12 PM, x-eyed-bear wrote:
> After a recent virus infection (self-inflicted wound caused by allowing
> somebody to attach a portable USB hard disk to my computer), I notice a
> new folder in the root directory of all my hard disks on my Win2K-based
> computer.
>
> The folder name is 'runauto..' and it appears to be hidden, based on the
> appearance of the icon. But when I view the properties it shows the
> folder as being not-read-only and not-hidden.
>
> Checking the folder with the most up-to-date Norton virus signatures
> finds a 'Backdoor.Trojan' and removes an associated pif from the folder.
> But all attempts to browse or remove the folder result in the error
> 'Error deleting file or folder. Cannot delete file: cannot read from the
> source file or disk'.
>
> What is the folder for and how do I remove it?
I have a question. How is it possible for a USB hard disk that is simply
*connected* to infect the main hard disk?
Did someone execute a program on the USB disk?
Mumia W. wrote:
[snip]
> I have a question. How is it possible for a USB hard disk that is simply
> *connected* to infect the main hard disk?
>
> Did someone execute a program on the USB disk?
never heard of autorun.inf? works for cd's, dvd's, usb drives, etc...
--
"it's not the right time to be sober
now the idiots have taken over
spreading like a social cancer,
is there an answer?"
The unlock program did not work for me BUT here is an alternative solution.
1st delete the contents (if any) of the folder, then the folder itslef with the program off this link.
Good luck
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.comp.anti-virus/msg/56a8a4daf619449c