Weird SQL file

[Intensefrank]

I found a blank text file named SQL in
C:\Documents and Settings\myusername\Local Settings\Temp
and I cannot delete it, even w/Killbox.
Is this file important? If not, how do I delete it?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Thanks

 

[2ffat]

Are you using any kind of database? Look carefully. For example, I notice that the newer Veritas BackupExec used MS SQL so it may be possible for some programs to use a database even if you aren't aware of it.

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[Intensefrank]

I am not running a database of any kind. My initial concern was is someone else using my PC as a hub for their database. I can't figure why it is undeletable, and can't identify what is attached to it.

 

[biglebowski]

try restarting the pc in safe mode (f8 at boot screen) and see if you can delete it. Do you have a firewall & av installed. If not there are some faqs here that will tell which good ones are available for free.

That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

 

[Intensefrank]

biglebowski-

I have symantec(current) along with Spybot,adaware,spy subtracter, and hijack this.
I don't currently use a firewall because zone alarm and black ice tend to jack with my POP3 and the jetico doesn't let anything in even on the minimum settings. Any suggestions?

 

[Happo]

May be worth trying to boot into Knoppix or another non-Windows environment and deleting the file. Back the file up first if possible, just in case.

or

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_undeletable_file.htm

Daniel.

 

[Intensefrank]

I was able to successfully delete the file in safe mode. I suspect it was from a file sharing system or a disgruntled ex-employee. The doug knox site has some good info.
Thanks guys