system folders

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The Gimmer

Hi

I had a problem with running regedit on my machine. Someone told me it was a
virus that has put regedit.com into my system folder. When I go into the
windows directory I can not see my system32 directory. I have the settings
to show all hidden files and folders on. If I go through a command prompt I
can see the folder though.

Any thoughts? I run AVG and have done a complete scan and nothing, also I my
windows xp updated to date.

Thanks for all help in advance.

G
 
Run this command (from Start/Run or by Command Prompt) :
attrib -s -h "%systemroot%\system32"
 
The Gimmer said:
Hi

I had a problem with running regedit on my machine. Someone told me it was a
virus that has put regedit.com into my system folder. When I go into the
windows directory I can not see my system32 directory. I have the settings
to show all hidden files and folders on. If I go through a command prompt I
can see the folder though.

Any thoughts? I run AVG and have done a complete scan and nothing, also I my
windows xp updated to date.

Thanks for all help in advance.
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AVG is an antivirus and will not do much if anything about any spyware
infestations.

See MVP Malke's Malware Removal site
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware


Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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On-Line Help Computer Service
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Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

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