exe file generation

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Jag Chan

My nephew is using Windows XP SP2.
Whenever he copies something it generates an .exe file of same name.
Why is this so?
How does he get rid of this problem?
Thanx.
 
My nephew is using Windows XP SP2.
Whenever he copies something it generates an .exe file of same name.
Why is this so?
How does he get rid of this problem?
Thanx.
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have him run his virus scanner at once
 
philo said:
have him run his virus scanner at once
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You can get free ones, so it doesn't even have to cost anything
to check for malware.

The free version of this, runs in Windows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malwarebytes

The free version of this, boots standalone and has its own OS.
It can scan all the partitions on the disks. If the modem/router
is already running and supports DHCP, it also downloads the
latest virus definitions.

http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208282163

"Iso image of Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 (196 MB)"

You burn a CD with that and boot the computer with it,
then select the partitions to scan for malware.

Paul
 
From: "Jag Chan said:
My nephew is using Windows XP SP2.
Whenever he copies something it generates an .exe file of same name.
Why is this so?
How does he get rid of this problem?
Thanx.
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Why is he at Windows XP SP2 and not SP3 ?

Define "Whenever he copies something it generates an .exe file of same name."

What is "something" ?

Please be more descriptive of the problem.

At this time, I don't think its malware related but more facts are needed.
 
Why is he at Windows XP SP2 and not SP3 ?

Define "Whenever he copies something it generates an .exe file of same
name."

What is "something" ?

Please be more descriptive of the problem.

At this time, I don't think its malware related but more facts are
needed.
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Thanx for all the suggestions.
I Will tell him to implementthem.
Regards.
 
Why is he at Windows XP SP2 and not SP3 ?

Define "Whenever he copies something it generates an .exe file of same
name."

What is "something" ?

Please be more descriptive of the problem.

At this time, I don't think its malware related but more facts are
needed.
Click to expand...

Thanx for all the suggestions
I will tell him to implement them.
Regards.
 
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