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by stargate11211

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I am running a Dell computer with Windows XP sp3 and I can no longer access my hidden files or folders or protected system files. when I go into my tools and into my folder options file the show hidden files is on but the files aren't showing. also my hidden system files won't come up either.
I hope someone has an idea other than re-loading my XP. Its a pain in the butt. also I tried using system restore and that didn't correct the problem either.
thanks.
Susan

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by rob miners

Run a thorough check for hijackware.

Download HijackThis v2.0.2

http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe is the preferred tool to use.

It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. Post your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/lofiversion/index.php/
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30

Helpful Sites

Checking for Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

too much info

by stargate11211

made a hijack log file and sent it to castlecops but havn't heard anything yet. hope I do soon.

by rob miners

for someone to respond to a request. I can only encourage you to be patient. :)

by stargate11211

well, I did something I hadn't planned on doing and re-formatted my hard drive and re-loaded windows so it works good now.
thanks for the help.

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