Guest LJ Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 each time that i startup my computer i receive the following and am unable to locate this execute file : C:/Windows/System32/Tools/DelFolder.exe How in the world do I get it back or where can I locate it to copy it to my harddrive? -- ljf
Guest Detlev Dreyer Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 Re: missing exe. file "LJ" <LJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > each time that i startup my computer i receive the following and am unable to > locate this execute file : C:/Windows/System32/Tools/DelFolder.exe The file and that folder does not belong to Windows. > How in the world do I get it back or where can I locate it to copy it to my > harddrive? If you didn't install/remove that software, scan your system for malware ASAP. -- d-d
Guest Doug Knox - [MS-MVP] Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 Re: missing exe. file See http://www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Startup Programs Tracker. This utility will show you what's loading, or trying to, and from where. The included Help gives information on how to remove unwanted startup entries. -- Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes http://www.dougknox.com -------------------------------- Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm -------------------------------- Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit. Unsolicited e-mail is not answered. "LJ" <LJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:DBE231E5-8131-4F00-8AAA-2B44DAAFF8FB@microsoft.com... > each time that i startup my computer i receive the following and am unable > to > locate this execute file : C:/Windows/System32/Tools/DelFolder.exe How in > the world do I get it back or where can I locate it to copy it to my > harddrive? > -- > ljf
Guest nass Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 RE: missing exe. file "LJ" wrote: > each time that i startup my computer i receive the following and am unable to > locate this execute file : C:/Windows/System32/Tools/DelFolder.exe How in > the world do I get it back or where can I locate it to copy it to my > harddrive? > -- > ljf Please before trying the blow, it will be best if you scanned this app/folder on this website or send them a sample: http://www.virustotal.com/ Then perform these cleaning steps, this it doesn't look friendly to me?. First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies by doing this: Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet Connections >> Double click Internet Options. On the IE properties windows you will see these Taps: General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs | Advanced Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies. Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option: [&] Browsing [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box. Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the culprit and update it or remove it. How to manage Add-Ons: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256 2... You need to be sure your system is clean from malware and Viruses by scanning for them Scan for malware from here: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php http://www.safer-networking.org ; for Spybot S&D Run a scan from here on-line: http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym Download Avast Cleaner from here: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine: http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5 =How to perform a clean boot procedure to prevent background programs from interfering with a game or a program that you currently use http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796 AutoRuns for Windows v8.61: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/SystemInformation/Autoruns.mspx HTH. nass ------- http://www.nasstec.co.uk
Guest PA Bear Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 Re: missing exe. file See these related, archived threads: http://groups.google.com/groups?q=DelFolder.exe&start=0&scoring=d&ie=utf8&oe=utf8 -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org LJ wrote: > each time that i startup my computer i receive the following and am unable > to locate this execute file : C:/Windows/System32/Tools/DelFolder.exe How > in the world do I get it back or where can I locate it to copy it to my > harddrive?
Guest Gerry Posted August 11, 2007 Posted August 11, 2007 Re: missing exe. file LJ Is your computer a Dell? Have you removed some Dell software? -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LJ wrote: > each time that i startup my computer i receive the following and am > unable to locate this execute file : > C:/Windows/System32/Tools/DelFolder.exe How in the world do I get it > back or where can I locate it to copy it to my harddrive?
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