Hi . I dont know how to remove Recycler virus from XP SP2 . i delete it through Unlocker software but it regenerates itself in al the folders in C:\ as well as other drives. Any solution or antivirus for this?

Have you tried running something like Nortons or MacAfee?

Hello,

Or Avast (it's free, fast ........................................) ;)

Well, I actually mean to say that as Stang02GT said try running (good) AntiVirus on your PC and see if that helps.

Can you post the exact name of malicious file (that regenerates itself after deletion)?


Hope this helps.........
ambrNewlearner

yes iam running symantec client security corporate edition antivirus ahich i have most updated but it dosent works.
the exact name of folder which regenerates itself even after its deletion in each drive is " Recycler ". and now my PC is also infected by autorun.exe. What is the solution for both please tell me.

Hello,

Where (OR In which folder) is autorun.exe located?

Hmm... Well, this page at TrendMicro mentions about autorun.exe.

Now first of all goto [My computer] ---> [Tools] ---> [Folder options] ---> [View] and then mark the radio button and check box as in image below:

Now goto root of all your HD drives/partitions (i.e. C:\ , D:\ , E:\ etc.) and delete any file named autorun.inf. Then download Sysinternals Autoruns and run the program to see a list of all autorun files on your PC. Goto "Logon" tab in autoruns utility and see for files with name:

%Windows%\msmbw.exe
%System\serbw.exe
%System\formatsys.exe

NOTE-%Windows% is the Windows folder, which is usually C:\Windows.

Also remove any other entries from autoruns that may seem malicious to you (e.g. autorun.exe).

Then open TaskManager and goto "Processes" tab. Close all running instances of any of malicious files (e.g. autorun.exe).

And then remove/delete all the malicious files mentioned in this link.

Reboot your PC.

Then install some good AntiVirus (I dont consider Symantec products to be good........but this may be just my personal opinion). Stang02GT and I myself have posted names of some good antiviruses in previous replies.

NOTE__Well, I'm not sure whether this will help or not. Post about the location of autorun.exe and then I would be able to help with some certainity.

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Now first of all goto [My computer] ---> [Tools] ---> [Folder options] ---> [View] and then mark the radio button and check box as in image above in this reply.
Then check whether the the name of folder is "Recycler" or "Recycled". And post back the exact name.

BTW, Microsoft's documentation says that Recycler folder may exist on one's PC. And it is no malicious folder. And so I think that recycler is no threat to your system (as far as I interpret Microsoft's docs). It is just the same folder where your files are located before they are completely wiped/deleted out from Recycle Bin (i.e. recycler is recycle bin itself). But the problem may be that in the past you (or your anti virus) deleted some virus and it is still in your recycle bin (i.e. recycler folder). And so your AntiVirus may display recycler as a virus. Try booting in safe mode (Search google for "SAFE MODE") and then deleting th contents of recycler folder of all drives. That may solve your problem.

And yes, recycler regenerates itself (after it's deleted) after some files are deleted to be moved to recycle bin.

This link may also clarify your questions........

HOPE THIS HELPS......
AmbrNewlearner

i have now found that aesetup2.2.exe is the software which eats\deletes the
autorun.inf virus from system's all drives. First end the process autorun.exe from task manager and then run aesetup2.2.exe. it will completely remove the virus autorun.inf. then delete autorun files from root of all drives manualy. autorun files are normally hidden, so unhide them and delete.

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