2-Files deteted as High Risk but I Can't Find Them

[JCO]

Using Norton SystemWorks Pro 2004

Norton AntiVirus detects two files that are "At Risk" because they are of
type Adware. The file locations are said to be as shown below, however,
they cannot be found. They are not hidden or system files either. I've
searched the entire HD for these files and they do not show up. Also, they
are not part of a "Compressed" Type file. Yet every time Norton runs, it
detects these files. I can run Norton on the specific folder, and it will
detect it too. But I can't see them. How do I prevent this problem?

C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.inf
C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\SAHUninstall_.exe

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Using Norton SystemWorks Pro 2004

Norton AntiVirus detects two files that are "At Risk" because they
are of type Adware. The file locations are said to be as shown
below, however, they cannot be found. They are not hidden or system
files either. I've searched the entire HD for these files and they
do not show up. Also, they are not part of a "Compressed" Type file.
Yet every time Norton runs, it detects these files. I can run Norton
on the specific folder, and it will detect it too. But I can't see
them. How do I prevent this problem?

C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.inf
C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\SAHUninstall_.exe

Antivirus sw isn't of much help with malware/spyware.

Try SpyBot and AdAware - latest versions only, and updated to the latest
pattern files. I usually d/l them from www.download.com

Note - this q would best have been posted in m.p.security and/or
m.p.security.homeusers as it isn't a Win2k application issue (as in,
applications internal to Win2k).

 

[JCO]

I tried all of those items and nothing catches it except for Norton...just
that Norton can't get rid of it. I found out, via another newsgroup, that
you can go to that directory with the DOS prompt. For some reason, in DOS,
you can see the files. I deleted them and all is okay now.
Thanks for your post!


"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"