c:\fauxvirus folder

[Ben Ramsay]

OS - WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC

I have recently performed a scan of my system using Norton 360 and Spyware
Doctor, Norton 360 found a folder called Fauxvirus on my system drive C:\.
Norton 360 did not report any issues with this and Spyware Doctor failed to
even find it.

I have attempted to locate the folder in windows however I am unable to find
the folder in question. I have used all possible settings for windows that I
can think of.

1. Should I treat this as a potential threat
2. How to I remove this folder when I cant see it.

I an taking the stance of a possible threat myself, so any helpm would be
great.

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Ben Ramsay" <[email protected]>

| OS - WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC

| I have recently performed a scan of my system using Norton 360 and Spyware
| Doctor, Norton 360 found a folder called Fauxvirus on my system drive C:\.
| Norton 360 did not report any issues with this and Spyware Doctor failed to
| even find it.

| I have attempted to locate the folder in windows however I am unable to find
| the folder in question. I have used all possible settings for windows that I
| can think of.

| 1. Should I treat this as a potential threat
| 2. How to I remove this folder when I cant see it.

| I an taking the stance of a possible threat myself, so any helpm would be
| great.


The folder may be be a Hidden System folder. You need to either find it outside of
Explorer or have Explorer view Hidden System files and folders.

 

[Ben Ramsay]

I will try to awnser both posts here.

Firstly windows bitdefender found nothing and with regards to hidden folders
I had show hidden files and folder + hide system foles unchecked. at the
time of post i am booting off cd to see if i can find it that way.

 

[Mick Murphy]

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=Fauxvirus&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Use your friend Google.