need help deleting folders

[Guest]

Unknow folders and subfolders, not created by user, with wierd names and
characters have appeared on my OS. I cannot delete or modify them and inspite
the fact that I have admin rights, i have access denied. It could be a virus?
I wish to get to get rid of it for good. One folder is called 3.83 \. %d .con
2.36 \ ;[[Scan By kiSiel]];

Can anyone please help? How can I remove it without the need to format the
drive?

thanks

Ted
3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By kiSiel]];

 

[John Wunderlich]

Unknow folders and subfolders, not created by user, with wierd
names and characters have appeared on my OS. I cannot delete or
modify them and inspite the fact that I have admin rights, i have
access denied. It could be a virus? I wish to get to get rid of it
for good. One folder is called 3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By
kiSiel]];

Can anyone please help? How can I remove it without the need to
format the drive?

thanks

Ted
3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By kiSiel]];

Not good. It appears some of your directories have been
overwritten. Backup what you can then run a disk check, checking
all options (Double-click "My Computer", right-click on "C" drive,
select "Properties", click on "Tools" tab, click the "check now"
button). You may have to reboot before the check begins.

Good Luck,
John

 

[Guest]

Also make sure you disable anonymous ftp access to this machine or I have a
feeling those directories will mysteriously reappear.

 

[Guest]

Why are these directories created? When I try to delete the folders I get the
message " Cannot delete file:cannot read from source file or disk" Is it
created by any malicious user or virus?

thanks

Ted

 

[Dave]

Hi Ted,
Look here,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=+"Scan+By+kiSiel"&btnG=Search

lots of responses for "Scan By kiSiel"

I would make sure your antivirus is up to date along with windows
updates. I agree with both previous posters, Back UP your data!, and
SECURE your workstation. You may also need to scan for spyware with
Ad-aware or spy bot Search & destroy.

Worry about how to fix this first the we can work on why they are there
in the first place.

 

[Guest]

Tried John's suggestion, rebooted and drive was checked. The folders are
still there and undeletable, what can I do?

thanks

Ted


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Unknow folders and subfolders, not created by user, with wierd
names and characters have appeared on my OS. I cannot delete or
modify them and inspite the fact that I have admin rights, i have
access denied. It could be a virus? I wish to get to get rid of it
for good. One folder is called 3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By
kiSiel]];

Can anyone please help? How can I remove it without the need to
format the drive?

thanks

Ted
3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By kiSiel]];

Not good. It appears some of your directories have been
overwritten. Backup what you can then run a disk check, checking
all options (Double-click "My Computer", right-click on "C" drive,
select "Properties", click on "Tools" tab, click the "check now"
button). You may have to reboot before the check begins.

Good Luck,
John

 

[Dave]

Hi ted,
Try booting into Safe Mode using F8 and open a comand prompt and us the
Del commaned. I think this is a work around for deleteing hard to delete
files and folders.
Dave

Tried John's suggestion, rebooted and drive was checked. The folders are
still there and undeletable, what can I do?

thanks

Ted


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Unknow folders and subfolders, not created by user, with wierd
names and characters have appeared on my OS. I cannot delete or
modify them and inspite the fact that I have admin rights, i have
access denied. It could be a virus? I wish to get to get rid of it
for good. One folder is called 3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By
kiSiel]];

Can anyone please help? How can I remove it without the need to
format the drive?

thanks

Ted
3.83 \. %d .con 2.36 \ ;[[Scan By kiSiel]];

Not good. It appears some of your directories have been
overwritten. Backup what you can then run a disk check, checking
all options (Double-click "My Computer", right-click on "C" drive,
select "Properties", click on "Tools" tab, click the "check now"
button). You may have to reboot before the check begins.

Good Luck,
John

 

[Guest]

Tried evrything everyone suggested, latest tried to delete folder in Safe
Mode and failed. Need help please!!!!

Ted

 

[Dave]

Use process Explorer;
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
to see what is using this file.

Also please confirm the following;

1. You are logged on as administrator correct.
2. your OS patches are up to date.
3. your Antivirus is up to date.

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http://www.majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html

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