infected file

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The tag 'infected file' covers discussions about files detected as malicious by antivirus software, often requiring manual removal or specialized tools. Users report issues with infected .exe files creating persistent random-named files in AppData folders, evading scans from programs like Malwarebytes and PC Tools Spyware Doctor. Another common scenario involves infected files within Windows 7 backup sets, where antivirus like BitDefender cannot delete them due to permission restrictions, prompting questions about manual deletion from backup archives. Troubleshooting steps include disabling startup entries via MSCONFIG, blocking processes in Windows Firewall, and seeking methods to remove files from backup sets without compromising data integrity.
  1. homeworlder

    Windows 7 [VIRUS] Need help with serious virus !

    Hi, so i've got this virus that i recieved from an infected .exe file that i downloaded. My bad, i should've known as it happened before when nothing happened when i clicked it. Well, i've tried a bunch of stuff to remove it, but here's basicly what happens: It makes files in my...
  2. L

    Windows 7 How do I delete file(s) from the Windows 7 Backup Set?

    BitDefender 2010 AV found an infected file in my Windows 7 backup set. BD AV 'said' it couldn't delete that file because it wasn't run from an administrator account. (I am checking this issue with BitDefender technical support.) My question for this forum: How do I 'manually' delete/remove...
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