Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!!

Thomas123456789 · 11-06-2009, 10:15 PM

Hey.
recently int the c:\windows\temp directory there have been an a heck of a load of .tmp files being created. they appear every 5-8 minutes and i dont know where they come from or what they doevery time one is created there is another one created at the same time so two every 4-8 minutes.
when i cut the internet to my laptop there files stop!
i did a scan today and it picked up a ton of temp files that where created today which where trojens. im watching the folder and scanning regularly to keep adn eye of it but they keep coming.
i dont realy wanna be downlaoding programs or anyting but if you could help me i would realy appeciate it.
please please please

**jcgriff2** · 11-06-2009, 11:30 PM

The Windows Temp folder is not normally used for normal program installations. There are other temp folders used for that purpose - one directory being C:\Users\-username-\AppData\Local\Temp

Proceed to to our Security Center, Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help Forum, to have your system reviewed by a Security Analyst. Please be sure to follow THESE STEPS carefully before posting your logs in the Security Forum.

Please be patient as the Security Analysts are very busy and one will get to you as soon as possible.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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Thomas123456789 · 11-07-2009, 12:20 AM

I dont actualy think that the problem is a virus as i have done scans with Mcafee. Mcafee didnt pick up anything after the load of viruses found earlier. i was actualy thinking that it may something to do with the internet browser or some other web dependant program.

and what sort of programs place .tmp's in there. that might give us a suspect.

thanks
cheers

Thomas123456789 · 11-07-2009, 12:25 AM

Also is this kind of activity normal should "things" be creating such large amounts of temperary files in that location, or is it just normal and its not doing any harm so it should be left the way it is?
i need all the help i can get thanks

**jcgriff2** · 11-07-2009, 01:58 AM

There is no guide to tell us exactly what should or should not be in the \windows\temp folder at any given time. This goes for the number of files as well as he total size.

Given the fact that you are looking at this folder or were alerted by something to do so, coupled with the fact that your system is/was infected, it would really be in your best interest to have your system reviewed by a Security analyst using the link that I provided.

Thomas123456789 · 11-07-2009, 05:28 AM

After the analasis will that give me all the necisary information to simply post to you and does it require a fast connection because I am running on a very very slow Internet connection and I was wandering it that will mean like leaving it on all day. Recently I had a similar problem where there was a generic!fakealert trojen which kept re appearing every 5 minutes exactly on the dot and it would be picked up by mcafee straight away and when the Internet was turned off the problem wad resolved untill the Internet was re-connected and this file was a .tmp in the windows temp folder and when I reset the modem and it did a full reboot it was fine and there was no trace if the file. I've already tried restarting it and nothing. I was only alerted to the files as I was saying that there where viruses there so I checked it out and then I found the large amount of files. They are all only 1kb though?

Thanks a lot for being patient this is probebly realy iritating for you. Just please stay with me. And how long is the waiting list thank a bunch!!!!!

11-06-2009, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thomas123456789 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows vista service pack 2 32bit version	Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!! Hey. recently int the c:\windows\temp directory there have been an a heck of a load of .tmp files being created. they appear every 5-8 minutes and i dont know where they come from or what they doevery time one is created there is another one created at the same time so two every 4-8 minutes. when i cut the internet to my laptop there files stop! i did a scan today and it picked up a ton of temp files that where created today which where trojens. im watching the folder and scanning regularly to keep adn eye of it but they keep coming. i dont realy wanna be downlaoding programs or anyting but if you could help me i would realy appeciate it. please please please

11-06-2009, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey Posts: 10,062 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!! The Windows Temp folder is not normally used for normal program installations. There are other temp folders used for that purpose - one directory being C:\Users\-username-\AppData\Local\Temp Proceed to to our Security Center, Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help Forum, to have your system reviewed by a Security Analyst. Please be sure to follow THESE STEPS carefully before posting your logs in the Security Forum. Please be patient as the Security Analysts are very busy and one will get to you as soon as possible. Regards. . . jcgriff2 . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ December 1, 2009

11-07-2009, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thomas123456789 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows vista service pack 2 32bit version	Re: Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!! I dont actualy think that the problem is a virus as i have done scans with Mcafee. Mcafee didnt pick up anything after the load of viruses found earlier. i was actualy thinking that it may something to do with the internet browser or some other web dependant program. and what sort of programs place .tmp's in there. that might give us a suspect. thanks cheers

11-07-2009, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Thomas123456789 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows vista service pack 2 32bit version	Re: Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!! Also is this kind of activity normal should "things" be creating such large amounts of temperary files in that location, or is it just normal and its not doing any harm so it should be left the way it is? i need all the help i can get thanks

11-07-2009, 01:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, California / Southern New Jersey Posts: 10,062 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!! There is no guide to tell us exactly what should or should not be in the \windows\temp folder at any given time. This goes for the number of files as well as he total size. Given the fact that you are looking at this folder or were alerted by something to do so, coupled with the fact that your system is/was infected, it would really be in your best interest to have your system reviewed by a Security analyst using the link that I provided. __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ December 1, 2009

11-07-2009, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Thomas123456789 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10 OS: Windows vista service pack 2 32bit version	Re: Windows Temp Excessive Files Urgent!!!! After the analasis will that give me all the necisary information to simply post to you and does it require a fast connection because I am running on a very very slow Internet connection and I was wandering it that will mean like leaving it on all day. Recently I had a similar problem where there was a generic!fakealert trojen which kept re appearing every 5 minutes exactly on the dot and it would be picked up by mcafee straight away and when the Internet was turned off the problem wad resolved untill the Internet was re-connected and this file was a .tmp in the windows temp folder and when I reset the modem and it did a full reboot it was fine and there was no trace if the file. I've already tried restarting it and nothing. I was only alerted to the files as I was saying that there where viruses there so I checked it out and then I found the large amount of files. They are all only 1kb though? Thanks a lot for being patient this is probebly realy iritating for you. Just please stay with me. And how long is the waiting list thank a bunch!!!!!