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tetonbob · 06-16-2008, 11:11 AM

HijackThis was run from Desktop, rather than from within it's own folder. When that happens, HijackThis creates a backups folder on the desktop, rather than in it's own folder.

It can be safely deleted.

06-16-2008, 11:11 AM	#23 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,552 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: Ah, spyware! Help!! HijackThis was run from Desktop, rather than from within it's own folder. When that happens, HijackThis creates a backups folder on the desktop, rather than in it's own folder. It can be safely deleted. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009