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Ried · 08-17-2007, 12:14 PM

Please ensure Hidden files and folders are viewable:

Go to My Computer->Tools->Folder Options->View tab:
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading:
* select Show hidden files and folders.
* Uncheck Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
*Also, make sure there is no checkmark beside Hide file extensions for known file types.
* Click OK.

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Using 'My Computer', navigate to C:\Windows\desktop.ini

Please post the contents of the desktop.ini. If there is more than one, then post the contents of each--do not search for desktop.ini--we only want to see the one(s) in the Windows folder.

08-17-2007, 12:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ried Assistant Manager, TSF Academy; Moderator/Analyst Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 27,098 OS: WinXP and Vista	Re: Possible virus -- changed windows background (not desktop background) Please ensure Hidden files and folders are viewable: Go to My Computer->Tools->Folder Options->View tab: * Under the Hidden files and folders heading: * select Show hidden files and folders. * Uncheck Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option. Also, make sure there is no checkmark beside Hide file extensions for known file types. Click OK. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Using 'My Computer', navigate to C:\Windows\desktop.ini Please post the contents of the desktop.ini. If there is more than one, then post the contents of each--do not search for desktop.ini--we only want to see the one(s) in the Windows folder. __________________ Member of ASAP since 2005 Member of UNITE since 2006 "It is one life whether we spend it laughing or weeping." "Take the time to laugh--it is the music of the soul."