ErnieNow
03-23-2004, 04:59 PM
I recently found a media file on my computer that I couldn'y delete. I believe it was a video file though I'm not sure.
I couldn't delete it saying it was in use or wrtie protected, know this could be the introducer of a virus/trojan, I booted in Safe Mode and got it out.
A few days later, three strange things happeed.
First, my unzip program, the on that comes with xp, stopped working and said every .zip file was corrupt. But this was fixed after a few reboots. Im cofident this was just a weird conincidence.
Next, My windows startup screen, (the one where you see your name to open your desktop) dissapeared. I've tried changing the settings that say, Use Startup Screen, but I can't. I am only able to use the box where you type in your name.
Finally, my bluetooth mouse stopped working. In mid-process, it just stopped moving. Nothing. I reinstalled software and 10000000 batteries. It will not det4ect it for the life of me. I know these are probably just coincidences, but I'm paranoid aboutthis computer.
New BLue Case Dell XPS all tricked out and very very expesive and loaded with everything.
I was wondering if these were possibly symtoms of a virus, and if anyone could help me with this. Norton picks up nothing, but then again, once stuff gets in registry he's basically useless....
Thanks and hope you can help.
I couldn't delete it saying it was in use or wrtie protected, know this could be the introducer of a virus/trojan, I booted in Safe Mode and got it out.
A few days later, three strange things happeed.
First, my unzip program, the on that comes with xp, stopped working and said every .zip file was corrupt. But this was fixed after a few reboots. Im cofident this was just a weird conincidence.
Next, My windows startup screen, (the one where you see your name to open your desktop) dissapeared. I've tried changing the settings that say, Use Startup Screen, but I can't. I am only able to use the box where you type in your name.
Finally, my bluetooth mouse stopped working. In mid-process, it just stopped moving. Nothing. I reinstalled software and 10000000 batteries. It will not det4ect it for the life of me. I know these are probably just coincidences, but I'm paranoid aboutthis computer.
New BLue Case Dell XPS all tricked out and very very expesive and loaded with everything.
I was wondering if these were possibly symtoms of a virus, and if anyone could help me with this. Norton picks up nothing, but then again, once stuff gets in registry he's basically useless....
Thanks and hope you can help.