deleting the files in the Temp folder

[jeena143]

Hi
I have a users PC where a Virus/Trojan is detected in the C:\documents and settings\user\local settings\temperory internet files\virus

In another location it says it has detected the virus on C:\documents and settings\user\local settings\temp\virus.

In the first situation if i browse the location to delete the virus i cant see the folter name temperory internet files.But in the second case i can see the temp folder and i cant see the virus by its detected name.

My dought is if i delete all the files in the temp folder will this cause the system instability.Is this advisable

Thanks

 

[BadBigBen]

Anything in the TEMP folder is TEMPorary, which means that you will not have any adverse effects happening when you delete them...

PS: there are files that will not delete, e.g. Perflib_Perfdata_768.dat, these are from the OS...

PSS: it would be advisable to use a program such as CCleaner to do it for you...

Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[FXP]

Just a thought, the folder you can't find may be a hidden folder. To make hidden folders visible click:

My Computer > Tools > Folder Options... > View > Hidden Files & Folder > Show Hidden Files & Folders

 

[linney]

Remember whatever exe, bat, com, dll, etc. files you delete may end up in the System restore folders. You will have to take suitable action to counter that.

Temporary Internet Files can also be deleted via IE/Tools/Internet Options, or by running Disk Cleanup, which also has a go at deleting the older temp files.

If you want to delve further into T.I.F folder and Hidden folders have a read of para 5 of this article. The article is Windows 9x related but the story of Desktop.ini and Index.dat files is pretty much applicable to XP.

http://sillydog.org/mshidden.html

 

[LilBob]

I'm assuming you've scanned the PC with other AV & AS apps. As Ben mentioned, CCleaner is an excellent program to clear your system of junk files. As a side note, you may want to shut down System Restore after you're sure you've eliminated all traces of the virus & then restart it. This will clear all previous restore points but will eliminate any chance of the little pest coming back to bite you.

Bob

 

[manhunter2826]

Remember whatever exe, bat, com, dll, etc. files you delete may end up in the System restore folders. You will have to take suitable action to counter that.

Linney: mind if i ask: what would be the solution to that then? I think Bob above also mentioned it? thanks.

 

[manhunter2826]

Sorry: I think I get it now! Turn OFF system restore, remove any virus; turn back ON System Restore.