Virus or something suspicion

[sky_could_fall]

Hi all.
I have Win XP Home SP2 and in my Win directory i have a lots of weird hiden directory`s. such as $NtUninstallKB888302$ and so on. Is it some kind of malware or something. I use Eset Smart Security 3.0.621.0 Center and AD Aware 2007.

 

[kimsland]

No, these are the MS Security Updates that you have downloaded and installed
They only exist now as a backup, in case Windows requires them under any corruption.

Also normally you don't see them, as they are hidden or system files
If you go to Folder Options in Control Panel
Click on the View tab
Scroll down to "Do not show Hidden/Files and folders" and select it.
Then scroll a bit further to "Hide protected operating system files" and select it.
Apply OK
They will be gone (from normal view)

By the way Xp is up to SP3 now

 

[sky_could_fall]

I now about SP3 Automatic update was turn off on my computer so i didn`t notice these dir. before. Tnx anyway.

 

[Bobbye]

A note for you: Many are experiencing problems with the SP3 updates. IF you got SP1, SP2 and the update after SP2 to now, you don't need SP3.

Also advise turn off automatic updates. Instead choose either 1. 'download but don't install' or 2' don't download or install, advise.' The when notified, using the Custom option, check each update, see if you need it, if you "want" it or if it's appropriate for your system. THEN download and install.