OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?

Got a problem.

I ran AVG and it says:

virus found HTML/Framer

It's located in:
C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html

It says it can't heal it.

Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.

I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.



BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to Content.IE5. It
stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to show
hidden files)?

UPDATE:

I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR command did
not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands to keep
going)

I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly GONE?

I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be okay; no
threat found.

I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary Internet Files.

Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows Explorer?

Mel

> -----Original Message-----
> From: MZB [mailto:moo@noway.prudigy.net]
> Posted At: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:11 AM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
> Subject: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
>
> Got a problem.
>
> I ran AVG and it says:
>
> virus found HTML/Framer
>
> It's located in:
> C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
> Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html
>
> It says it can't heal it.
>
> Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.
>
> I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.
>
>
>
> BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to Content.IE5.
It
> stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to
> show
> hidden files)?
>
> UPDATE:
>
> I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR command
> did
> not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands to
> keep
> going)
>
> I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly GONE?
>
> I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be
okay;
> no
> threat found.
>
> I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary Internet
> Files.
>
> Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows
> Explorer?
>
> Mel


A simpler solution would have been to open IE and clear your cache.
Those temporary files can just be deleted that way.

As for Explorer, yes, it's considered a system folder, so it is well
hidden. You can go into Folder Options and turn on hidden system files,
but that's pretty dangerous.

Next time you see a virus, clear you IE cache first.

Tom

Tom:

I have Windows Explorer set to show hidden files and hidden system folders,
but I still can't get to contentIE5

Mel
"Tom Scales" <tjscales@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:50E65A6156404BA79E986FC349BDE81A@M2010...
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: MZB [mailto:moo@noway.prudigy.net]
>> Posted At: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:11 AM
>> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
>> Conversation: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
>> Subject: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
>>
>> Got a problem.
>>
>> I ran AVG and it says:
>>
>> virus found HTML/Framer
>>
>> It's located in:
>> C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
>> Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html
>>
>> It says it can't heal it.
>>
>> Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.
>>
>> I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to Content.IE5.
> It
>> stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to
>> show
>> hidden files)?
>>
>> UPDATE:
>>
>> I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR command
>> did
>> not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands to
>> keep
>> going)
>>
>> I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly GONE?
>>
>> I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be
> okay;
>> no
>> threat found.
>>
>> I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary Internet
>> Files.
>>
>> Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows
>> Explorer?
>>
>> Mel
>
>
> A simpler solution would have been to open IE and clear your cache.
> Those temporary files can just be deleted that way.
>
> As for Explorer, yes, it's considered a system folder, so it is well
> hidden. You can go into Folder Options and turn on hidden system files,
> but that's pretty dangerous.
>
> Next time you see a virus, clear you IE cache first.
>
> Tom
>

Mine are

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5

C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5

None are in ...\Brian\...

There's a reason that I don't recall. I suspect a search on the MS
knowledgebase might help/

> -----Original Message-----
> From: MZB [mailto:moo@noway.prudigy.net]
> Posted At: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:57 AM
> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> Conversation: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
> Subject: Re: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
>
> Tom:
>
> I have Windows Explorer set to show hidden files and hidden system
> folders,
> but I still can't get to contentIE5
>
> Mel
> "Tom Scales" <tjscales@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:50E65A6156404BA79E986FC349BDE81A@M2010...
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: MZB [mailto:moo@noway.prudigy.net]
> >> Posted At: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:11 AM
> >> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
> >> Conversation: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
> >> Subject: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
> >>
> >> Got a problem.
> >>
> >> I ran AVG and it says:
> >>
> >> virus found HTML/Framer
> >>
> >> It's located in:
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
> >> Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html
> >>
> >> It says it can't heal it.
> >>
> >> Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.
> >>
> >> I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to
Content.IE5.
> > It
> >> stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to
> >> show
> >> hidden files)?
> >>
> >> UPDATE:
> >>
> >> I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR
> command
> >> did
> >> not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands
> to
> >> keep
> >> going)
> >>
> >> I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly
GONE?
> >>
> >> I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be
> > okay;
> >> no
> >> threat found.
> >>
> >> I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary
> Internet
> >> Files.
> >>
> >> Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows
> >> Explorer?
> >>
> >> Mel
> >
> >
> > A simpler solution would have been to open IE and clear your cache.
> > Those temporary files can just be deleted that way.
> >
> > As for Explorer, yes, it's considered a system folder, so it is well
> > hidden. You can go into Folder Options and turn on hidden system
> files,
> > but that's pretty dangerous.
> >
> > Next time you see a virus, clear you IE cache first.
> >
> > Tom
> >

> > > r, yes, it's considered a system folder, so it is well
> > > hidden. You can go into Folder Options and turn on hidden system
> > files,
> > > but that's pretty dangerous.

First thing I do, setting up a new laptop. So far the danger has escaped me.

But then I don't delete stuff whose purpose I don't understand, unless it
has pretty clear don't-care ownership.
--
rhhardin@mindspring.com

On the internet, nobody knows you're a jerk.

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:11:15 -0500, "MZB" <moo@noway.prudigy.net>
wrote:

>Got a problem.
>
>I ran AVG and it says:
>
>virus found HTML/Framer
>
>It's located in:
>C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
>Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html
>
>It says it can't heal it.
>
>Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.
>
>I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.
>
>
>
>BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to Content.IE5. It
>stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to show
>hidden files)?
>
>UPDATE:
>
>I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR command did
>not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands to keep
>going)
>
>I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly GONE?
>
>I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be okay; no
>threat found.
>
>I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary Internet Files.
>
>Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows Explorer?
>
>Mel
>

I think it is not really gone but in your recycle bin. Now just empty
your recycle bin and I think you're fine. You might consider if you
are paranoid still, to use restore points or a backup if available.

Further, I think since it's a temp file, there should be no problem
deleting it as far as the system is concerned.

Tom:

I'm not sure clearing the cache would have worked, since this virus seems to
be buried in a hidden system folder within Temp Int Files.

Mel
"Tom Scales" <tjscales@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:50E65A6156404BA79E986FC349BDE81A@M2010...
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: MZB [mailto:moo@noway.prudigy.net]
>> Posted At: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:11 AM
>> Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
>> Conversation: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
>> Subject: OT--Need Advice--Framer Virus?
>>
>> Got a problem.
>>
>> I ran AVG and it says:
>>
>> virus found HTML/Framer
>>
>> It's located in:
>> C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
>> Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html
>>
>> It says it can't heal it.
>>
>> Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.
>>
>> I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to Content.IE5.
> It
>> stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to
>> show
>> hidden files)?
>>
>> UPDATE:
>>
>> I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR command
>> did
>> not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands to
>> keep
>> going)
>>
>> I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly GONE?
>>
>> I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be
> okay;
>> no
>> threat found.
>>
>> I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary Internet
>> Files.
>>
>> Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows
>> Explorer?
>>
>> Mel
>
>
> A simpler solution would have been to open IE and clear your cache.
> Those temporary files can just be deleted that way.
>
> As for Explorer, yes, it's considered a system folder, so it is well
> hidden. You can go into Folder Options and turn on hidden system files,
> but that's pretty dangerous.
>
> Next time you see a virus, clear you IE cache first.
>
> Tom
>

Actually, so are mine.

I wonder if that content IE5 under my name is phony too?

Mel
"Brian K" <remove_this@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Mine are
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
> Files\Content.IE5
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
> Files\Content.IE5
>
> None are in ...\Brian\...
>

"RnR" <rnrtexas@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ad6br3t9h2d9msrl1n7h0061vsvjk3qujr@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:11:15 -0500, "MZB" <moo@noway.prudigy.net>
> wrote:
>
>>Got a problem.
>>
>>I ran AVG and it says:
>>
>>virus found HTML/Framer
>>
>>It's located in:
>>C:\Documents and Settings\My name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
>>Files\Content.IE5\Y7XJ94FG\all[1].html
>>
>>It says it can't heal it.
>>
>>Any advice on what to do now? I am using XP HOME.
>>
>>I googled it and I'm not really getting answers on what to try.
>>
>>
>>
>>BTW, when I go to Windows Explorer, I can't even get to Content.IE5. It
>>stops at Temporary Internet Files. How do I get there (it is set to show
>>hidden files)?
>>
>>UPDATE:
>>
>>I was able to get there by going into command prompt. (The DIR command did
>>not show the folders, but I was able to use the old DOS CD commands to
>>keep
>>going)
>>
>>I was then able to delete the file. Does this mean it is truly GONE?
>>
>>I re-ran AVG for the Temporary Internet Files and it seems to be okay; no
>>threat found.
>>
>>I'm going to reboot and at least run AVG again for Temporary Internet
>>Files.
>>
>>Any reason why I can't get to the aforementioned area via Windows
>>Explorer?
>>
>>Mel
>>
>
> I think it is not really gone but in your recycle bin. Now just empty
> your recycle bin and I think you're fine. You might consider if you
> are paranoid still, to use restore points or a backup if available.
>
> Further, I think since it's a temp file, there should be no problem
> deleting it as far as the system is concerned.



I believe it's indeed gone, or at least the file AVG located.

This doesn't address the possibility that it could still exist within his
'system restore' points/files. The only way to know that for sure is to
disable system restore (losing all your restore points) and re-scan the
entire system.

Once clean, he could re-enable system restore and manually create a "clean"
initial restore point as both a safety measure and point of reference.