ESET SS4 deleteing Windows .exe files

Discussion in 'ESET Smart Security' started by Walaa, Oct 23, 2009.

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  1. Walaa

    Walaa Registered Member

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    I Purchased ESET SS 4 a week ago when I install it after updating it start to delete the .exe file form windows/system32 folder like sidebar.exe, login files every file end with .exe ....why?? I need help
     
    Walaa, Oct 23, 2009
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  2. Marcos

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    Maybe because a Trojan has been trying to copy to that folder?
     
    Marcos, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. gonzo3000

    gonzo3000 Registered Member

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    Yes, it looks like just a Trojan.
     
    gonzo3000, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. COSMO26

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    And the Best Apps (Free, preferably) to check the Trojan theory are.............?
     
    COSMO26, Oct 25, 2009
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  5. gonzo3000

    gonzo3000 Registered Member

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    Trial version of ESET Antivirus v4 :D
     
    gonzo3000, Oct 25, 2009
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  6. Marcos

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    If the files were detected and removed, and do not recur any more, your system should be clean. If they are continually detected, check the threat log for details about the application that created them.
     
    Marcos, Oct 25, 2009
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