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[Windows cannot find 'RECYCLER\.. when doubleclicking drive in My Computer]

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by meteecee, 2009/06/04.

  1. 2009/06/04
    meteecee

    meteecee Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have an unusual problem. When I select My Computer and double click on one of my drives (C main, and/or E, F external) I receive the following pop up warning and the drives will not open. Yet if I right click and select Explore they open, in a Windows Explorer window.
    My OS is XP.
    I don't know what other information to provide. I can't imagine what would be causing this. I had a low level virus about a month ago but Avast! took care of it, and this just started a day ago.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

    Windows cannot find 'RECYCLER\5-8-7-59-100018579-100014715-100031612-9669.com'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
    Thank You
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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  4. 2009/06/05
    meteecee

    meteecee Inactive Thread Starter

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    thank you Broni for the help and thanks Pete C for squaring away my problem with the subject line . . .
     
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    You're welcome :)
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    ...and the questions is: did it work?
     
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  7. 2009/06/06
    meteecee

    meteecee Inactive Thread Starter

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    ABSOLUTELY ! !
    I was just going to post how great it was that you nailed it right on the head !

    downloaded the app, ran it and 2 clicks later, problem solved . . .

    thanx again, , and much appreciation for saving me from wading thru endless knowledge base articles :D
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Very well then :)

    Time permitting, I'd still suggest to visit our malware removal section to make sure your computer is clean.
     
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    meteecee

    meteecee Inactive Thread Starter

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    oh, no doubt . . .

    right now i'm using A'squared free (along with Avast),
    but i'm always open to new suggestions and information
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Very well...
     
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