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0 kb executables in system32 folder, eraseme, etc.

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by URANium238, Mar 29, 2006.

  1. URANium238 Newcomer, in training Posts: 35

    So, my C: partition (8gb for windows and main stuff :haha: ) ran out of space, so I started checking what's taking up the space (I didn't install anything). The Windows folder was quite big so I thought it was temp files. But then in system32 I found a bunch of empty executables with the name eraseme_xxxxx.exe, also cox-securitymarvin.exe, iexplore.exe, explorer.exe, nvidia.exe and others. What virus/trojan is the cause of this and how should I remove it. Also any ideas on what's taking up the space?
    URANium238, Mar 29, 2006
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  2. Spike Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,371

    :wave: Welcome to Techspot :wave:

    Please follow the instructions in This Thread by Howard, which may well answer your questions, help you significantly, and help us to help you further :D
    Spike, Mar 29, 2006
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