The ONE thing that just wont go away.

triespice · Sep 29, 2007

Okay, I am (uaually) good at following rules, what to download or install to keep my computer safe, but this is the ONE thing that has been defeating me so now its time to ask for help.

I often get a pop up, which began one day after I *oopsied* and opened a link on my MSN messenger.
The address in the bar is listed below.

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\~wmvtmp1\index.html

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\~wmvtmp2\index.html

It might also say ~wmvtmp3 or ~wmvtmp4
nothing different it is either 1 2 3 or 4

I follow the path and find these files, delete them, then empty the recycle bin.

I did this 14 minutes ago, and then within the last 3 minutes, the 2 addresses above popped up and I said "Okay thats it, time to ask"

That TEMP file foler is a big mess, and I have NO idea what i need in it...

It is really more annoying than anything else, but I know it SHOULDN'T BE happening.

Feel free to direct me to any malware, virus posts that I should be following and DOING.

This is my SECOND post today, so if you are feeling extra helpful, please see my other post.

TIA as always,
TRIE

chaslang · Sep 29, 2007

Please follow our standard cleaning procedures which are necessary for us to provide you support. Also there are steps included for installing, renaming, running, and posting HijackThis logs as attachments.

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newfiles.txt - the log from ShowNew.bat

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