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abeerthapar

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There is a startup file that runs on my computer called "outlook.exe".
It is located in the folder C:\Program Files\Outlook.exe /auto

Whenever this file runs it blocks the use of using Windows Task Manager by ctrl, alt, delete
Everyday on startup a new file always appears in C:\ called "ones.exe" and it shows the usual windows error msg...the "report this error to Microsoft
Also limewire application continoulsy runs... after you close it..it automatically runs.

I have temporarily stopped this file from runin by going to Run..msconfig..
this is where i found the location of the file above.

I want to delete this folder and file but the problem is that there is no visible folder "outlook" in program files.

But when go to...start..run..C:\Program Files\Outlook...the folder open with no visible file.
In properties the folder shows that there is 1 file...attribute is hidden..and i cant undo it.

I need to find a way to delete this folder. Pls Help me

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surfer99

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Hi,
Honestly i blatently "borrowed" this from one of the staff's sig
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
i think that program can delete it for you.
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abeerthapar

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The unlocker wont work because the "Outlook" itself does not appear under Program Files

I sort of need to know how to acces that folder and its contents...when i can't see it
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gerryf

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you are infected with the W32.Alcra.F trojan
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gerryf

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Please go to the malware forum and follow the instructions at the top....Especially the CLICK HERE .

That will give you several steps that will help you clean up 70 percent of all problems by yourself. If at the end of the process you are still having difficulty--and you may not be-- then post a hijackthis log in THAT forum.

If you are still having problems after getting a clean bill of health from the malware expert, please return to this thread.
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