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Sep 11 2008, 11:44 pm
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Hug A Zergling

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Sep 11 2008, 11:44 pm

Hug A Zergling Post #1

I have this weird thing that appears on my desktop every 2nd day or so. its an unknown file, and is simple called "~" It can be deleted, but keeps coming back. I have seen it in "My Computer" a few times, but mostly on the desktop. What is this thing, and how can I get rid of it? (Please don't say its like Contravirus...)

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Sep 11 2008, 11:57 pm

Morphling Post #2

Look under Microsoft Files. I'm not sure if its what you have because I didn't read, but it looks right.

Sep 12 2008, 12:06 am

Fisty Post #3

My first reaction to something like this would be a virus scan...tried one WITHOUT deleting your little friend?

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Sep 12 2008, 12:12 am

Hug A Zergling Post #4

yeppers

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Sep 12 2008, 9:45 pm

O)FaRTy1billion[MM] Post #5

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A lot of temporary files contain "~", so I don't see it unlikely that it may just be a temp file.

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Sep 13 2008, 1:24 am

pneumatic Post #6

What version of windows are you using?

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Sep 13 2008, 8:09 am AfterLifeLochie Post #7

Can you attach a copy of one of them so I can analyze it (Or PM me it if you suspect it's a virus).
I think it's just a temp file. And, does it's name appear like this:

Code

~$cument1.doc

Sep 13 2008, 3:33 pm

Hug A Zergling Post #8

no, i know those are just temps. its just "~" and appears on the desktop.

I was told to save it as a .txt and open it by Lurka, and it was all gibberish.

I am using Windows ME (Phail)

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6a2a168fe538b506d2db6fb9a8902bda

there you go, "~"

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Sep 13 2008, 10:47 pm AfterLifeLochie Post #9

Filename: ~
File-type: application/octet-stream
This file appears to store e-mail addresses in a fromat not recognised by nearly all my tools. Thus, I am manually analyzing the data for clues as to it origin.

Post has been edited 3 time(s), last time on Sep 14 2008, 12:01 am by AfterLifeLochie.

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Sep 13 2008, 11:07 pm

Hug A Zergling Post #10

So what was it used for? sending people spam? and how did it wind up on my computer?

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Sep 13 2008, 11:34 pm AfterLifeLochie Post #11

No. sending personal details like passwords (I think). But I don't know how you got it.

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Sep 14 2008, 12:46 am

FlyingHat Post #12