Contacting Chaslang about recycler

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Pozzydrive, Apr 26, 2008.

  1. Pozzydrive

    Pozzydrive Corporal

    Hi Chaslang
    I need to ask a couple of questions relating to the recycler, so please do not think I am being rude or questioning your professionalism, I just feel there are questions left unanswered.
    • How is it that the recycler file replicates itself on to another drive that does not have the operating system on it? I have two drives “C” & “D”, “C” drive has the operating system, yet recycler shows itself on the “D” drive as well.
    • The recycler seems to spread via a memory stick, as I’ve had it on one once before, why would it do that if it is just a simple program from the operating system?
    • Why all of a sudden does it appear when it has never done that before, I mean many people are reporting this over the internet, yet for years it was never visible, once again if it was part of the operating system, then why was it never seen before, it just seems to be getting reported more and more.
    • Why is it that the recycler seems to replicate files within its folder and then causes the system to slow down?
    • You said that you should not try to delete the file, yet I deleted it many times using unlocker and then found it appeared again when I reopened the system? Without any ill effects.
    • There is a forum, I cannot remember it just now, that reports the recycler as some sort of malware, a problem program, why is there so many differences of opinion from so many experts? Is it that no one really knows what it is?
    • Where can I find this subject on the Microsoft website, surely they must be inundated with people asking for advice?
    Once again I do not question your professionalism, just would like to get to the bottom of this problem as its driving me scatty.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

  3. Pozzydrive

    Pozzydrive Corporal

    Hi Chaslang

    Thanks for the quick response, interesting reading, sorry I posted in the wrong forum and sorry I doubted you.
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. Surf safely.
     

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