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by mail2krisk 1 view

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hi
i tried to install the hijackthis.exe to remove
the spywares. but once i downloaded the file from
the web site, it disappeared ie not listing in the folder to where it downloaded. so i downloaded to another system. then tried to install on my computer c:\hijackthis folder.
it clearly installed. but when try to run the program. the application file hijackthis.exe is not showing in the folder. so i tried to remove the folder from c: but it says cannot delete folder not empty...what is the problem...?

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by blackdiamond

Hey,

Make sure you don't have your file view set to filter out different types of files.

Open explorer
Click "Tools"
Click "Folder Options"
Make sure Show hidden files and folders is selected. (I am not sure why they would be hidden, but you never know)
Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.
Thanx

by vryce

You mean the installer .exe disappeared, or the binary after being installed isn't present?

Overall, this sounds rather suspicious to me, I suggest a virus scan at some point.

Also, check your processes in task manager, make sure the program doesn't auto load, which would prevent you from deleting the folder while it's running.

by mail2krisk

Thanks for all those who participated in this
The problem is solved. it cause by Hackdefender.
solution :
c:\windows\system32 folder search for the files & delete them
(sometimes they may hidden)
inatjoy.dll
motkrtin.dll
witadr.dll

c:\windows folder search for the files & delete them
(sometimes they may hidden)
winunins.exe
winunins.ini
svhost.exe

search registry for HACKER and delete all the entries

(these are the values I removed)
HackerDefender100
LEGACY_HACKERDEFENDER100
HackerDefenderDrv100
LEGACY_HACKERDEFENDERDRV100

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