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Deleting Write Protected files

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by GaryMaton, 2003/04/25.

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  1. 2003/04/25
    GaryMaton

    GaryMaton Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am luck enough to of recieved the W32.pinfi virus though an email...

    I need to delete a ***.tmp (* = ramdom caracters) to kill the virus but when I do I get:

    "Blah, Blah, Blah.... WRITE PROTECTED ....Blah, Blah, Blah "

    I run XP Home and I don't have the CDRom! Duh!

    If anyone else has beat this virus I would REALLY like to get help from you (Maybe walking me thought the steps on MSN/AIM!?!)

    Thank you,

    Gary Maton

    Ps. Norton doesn't work at all with this virus - It quarentined all my files and then didn't restore them properly therefore leaving me worse of than I was in the first place. McAfee seems good but I must kill this ***.tmp first!
     
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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff

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    Hi Gary!

    I don´t use WinXP myself but if the *.tmp file is write protected, find it in Explorer, right-click and choose properties, untick the write-protect marker. If it works You should be able to delete the file now.

    Hope this helps,
    Christer
     
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    GaryMaton

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    Unfortunatly this didn't work...

    I have posted screen shoots on www.monkey-ear.tk

    Thank you anyway

    Ps. If I format... will I lose my OS - I dont have the disk (could I just do it on floppys - bootdisk.com)

    Thank you
     
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    YES FORMATTING WILL WIPE YOUR DISK!!!!!!!

    To remove this file boot to Safe mode, find and delete from there.

    Mike
     
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    Do you have AV software on your PC? If so, sounds like it didn't clean things very well. Try Housecall , a free online scanner and see if it makes things better for you.

    Moving this to the Security/Virus section.
     
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    Geordie

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    Was that you getting your hair ripped from your legs?! errr OUCH!

    Sorry, too tempting. The video was there and I had to click it. :D
     
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    Do what Mike said and delete the temp file from Safe mode. Then edit your registry --

    . Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
    b. Type regedit, and then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.)
    c. Navigate to the key:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

    d. In the right pane, delete the value: PINF
    e. Exit the Registry Editor.
     
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