NickGrooves
2013-08-13, 17:32
Recently got infected, attempted to remove the bug myself. Apparently not 100% successful, because ever since (3 weeks?) whenever I try Right-click > Save Target As, the file downloads, and is immediately deleted.
The pop-up message looks like a red MS Windows Defender shield and says "[file name] contained a virus and was deleted."
Here is a screen capture of the pop-up message:
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I'm using a PC (duh) with Windows 7 v.6.1 build 7601, with browser IE 10.0.9200.16635CO
My last 'Spybot - Search & Destroy' was a few minutes ago. The result was the usual half-dozen ad cookies like DoubleClick. Thanks in advance.
** This issue does not affect "Save Picture As" in the same Right-click menu. I have been able to save files this way, but nothing which requires download such as MP3s. The files are known to be clean and do not actually contain a virus as claimed.
*** I have always used IE on this desktop. I have not attempted downloading files with Safari or any other browser, however I don't think IE is the problem as this issue began when I got infected.
The pop-up message looks like a red MS Windows Defender shield and says "[file name] contained a virus and was deleted."
Here is a screen capture of the pop-up message:
10881
I'm using a PC (duh) with Windows 7 v.6.1 build 7601, with browser IE 10.0.9200.16635CO
My last 'Spybot - Search & Destroy' was a few minutes ago. The result was the usual half-dozen ad cookies like DoubleClick. Thanks in advance.
** This issue does not affect "Save Picture As" in the same Right-click menu. I have been able to save files this way, but nothing which requires download such as MP3s. The files are known to be clean and do not actually contain a virus as claimed.
*** I have always used IE on this desktop. I have not attempted downloading files with Safari or any other browser, however I don't think IE is the problem as this issue began when I got infected.