HELP! unable to delete .exe file on desktop

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by luciferblue, Apr 11, 2006.

  1. luciferblue

    luciferblue Private E-2

    Hello i am new on this forum , I recently went to download what i thought was a concert of one the bands i liked off a site, however when i came back to my computer realised it had downloaded too quickly , and that in fact the file name had changed to a pornographic name on ym desktop with .exe on the end.....well i cannot delete it it says it is being used by another program....i have tried nearly everything to get rid of it...updating virus software, running anti spware, and running my computer in safe mode to delete it all to no avail.....i was wondering if anyone could help please ??!!
     
    luciferblue, Apr 11, 2006
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Options to delete this errant file, which seems to be locked by some app are....


    1. Pocket Killbox
    2. MoveOnBoot this one, once you dragNdrop the file or browse for its location, deletes the file on reboot, so any applications that have locked the file are not running so cannot lock it before deletion.. my fav!
    3. Unlocker This should also unlock and allow you to delete without the need for re-booting.


    but also run through this guide after the file is deleted to double check no Malware has come with it, basically do some Spyware and Virus scans,

    - Run ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support

    Make sure you check version numbers and get all updates.

    - Very Important: Make sure you tell us the results from running the tutorial...was anything found? Were you unable to complete any of the scans?...Were you unable to download any of the tools?...Did you do the on-line scans as suggested? etc.
     
    DavidGP, Apr 11, 2006
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  3. luciferblue

    luciferblue Private E-2

    helo

    thanks for the reply.

    I managed to delete it jsut after your post....with the 'unlocker' tool??

    well so far so good it hasnt come back and seems to be out the system

    :D
     
    luciferblue, Apr 12, 2006
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