VIRUS/WORM..?

Hello;

I have a question--recently I have noticed that I have new file icons for many
common files--I was wondering if a virus or worm or something has infected my
computer? I know that when you open certain types of computer programs they
can change some file icons - I have not opened any new programs recently.

I go into my folder's folder in control panel and change the icon backto the
orginal file icon--but then some time later I turn the computer on and there is
a new file icon for different type of file. My compressed (zipped) files had a
icon like the WinAmp (lighten bolt) then some of my PDF Photo (Adobe) files had
AOL Icons.
It is kind of strange! Anybody know is going on with my computer?

I know it is not a big problem, but I would like to know what is going on!

Thanks!

On 08 Nov 2004 21:33:32 GMT, boffo1234567@aol.com (Boffo1234567)
wrote:

>Hello;
>
>I have a question--recently I have noticed that I have new file icons for many
>common files--I was wondering if a virus or worm or something has infected my
>computer? I know that when you open certain types of computer programs they
>can change some file icons - I have not opened any new programs recently.
>
>I go into my folder's folder in control panel and change the icon backto the
>orginal file icon--but then some time later I turn the computer on and there is
>a new file icon for different type of file. My compressed (zipped) files had a
>icon like the WinAmp (lighten bolt) then some of my PDF Photo (Adobe) files had
>AOL Icons.
>It is kind of strange! Anybody know is going on with my computer?
>
>I know it is not a big problem, but I would like to know what is going on!
>
> Thanks!

Download the TweakUi utility from Microsoft and use the repair
function "rebuild icons" option. It should flush your icon cache and
replace the original ones. I don't think you have a virus.

Jari

boffo1234567@aol.com (Boffo1234567) wrote in
news:20041108163332.21699.00000363@mb-m12.aol.com:

> Hello;
>
> I have a question--recently I have noticed that I have new
> file icons for many common files--I was wondering if a
> virus or worm or something has infected my computer? I
> know that when you open certain types of computer programs
> they can change some file icons - I have not opened any new
> programs recently.
>
> I go into my folder's folder in control panel and change
> the icon backto the orginal file icon--but then some time
> later I turn the computer on and there is a new file icon
> for different type of file. My compressed (zipped) files
> had a icon like the WinAmp (lighten bolt) then some of my
> PDF Photo (Adobe) files had AOL Icons.
> It is kind of strange! Anybody know is going on with my
> computer?
>
> I know it is not a big problem, but I would like to know
> what is going on!
>
>
> Thanks!
>
Have a look at
http://support.microsoft.com/suppor...s/q132/6/68.asp

J
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