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Old 11-04-2008, 09:13 PM   #11 (permalink)
tetonbob
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Re: Help needed. Red X in taskbar that says "Your computer is infected!

OK, great.

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


Using Windows Explorer, or Windows Search, locate and delete the following file:

c:\documents and settings\Owner\~.exe

Let me know if that poses any problem for you.

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To fix the time:

In the Control Panel (Classic View) select Regional and Language Options
  • Select the Customize button (in the Standards and formats section of the Regional Options)
  • Now select the Time tab and then click on the drop down menu arrow next to the Time format box.
  • You now have four different time display options to choose from, two are 12 hour time formats and two are 24 hour (military) type formats.
  • Choose the h:mm:ss tt select to change to the default windows format. Then click on Apply or OK to finalize your selection.

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Post a new log from RSIT, please.
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