I have a little pop-up box that says it is deleting files from my C drive?

Question

The little box comes up once in awhile and is running a little green bar and says Deleting files from C drive.It looks scary to me,I always click the cancle button,which is the only option.What could it be deleting?

Answer 1

I agree with Dusty. Seems like a trojan, or at least spyware.

All of his download suggestions are good. I would recommend a visit to PC Pitstop first, though. If it's a trojan, it may interfere with downloading, so an online scan like PC Pitstop would be an alternative. It will also give you a good idea of your machine's performance, along with processes running (a good clue to virii and spyware), and a relative comparison with other computers similarly equipped.



The other suggestion about "Hijack This" is also good. This program will give you detailed information about all processes running, including those that may be hidden from the Task Manager. Please avail yourself of the experienced community of Hijack This users so you don't end up deleting something by mistake that is essential to your computer's operation.



Sites listed below are PCPitstop, Download.com (HijackThis page), Spybot S&D, and Merijn.org (excellent anti-spyware resource.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Sounds like a Trojan. Run a GOOD scan like AVG and you should be able to remove it. You can get AVG from GRIsoft.

You should also be running ZoneAlarm as a (best for home PC) fire wall. Then, If you don't have them, go get Ad-aware, Spybot search and destroy, Spywareblaster, and last but not least, get a "Hosts" file. These are all free for home use and can be down-loaded from most any public domain site such as ZD net, download.com etc.

Answer 3

Me prefer cookie. As you already know companies understand the place your traveling around the internet by using cookies and trackers. additionally they understand if those components a risky for virus pickup. There are each and every type of companies like Adaware, plus spyware classes out of your internet provider companies which shop an eye fixed on those people as they are for ever and ever loading this junk on your workstation with out your say so

Answer 4

I agree, spyware. Download anti-spyware beta from Microsoft, also AVG virus protection or even Norton or McAfee. If problems persist the worse case scenario is you'll have to reinstall the operating system to wipe that out.

Answer 5

It's more than likely a virus. Chek your C: Drive to see if anything is missing. It could actually be deleting files, or it's just a little annoying thing to make you worry.

Answer 6

You can try to do a System Restore to a previous date (to before you downloaded a virus from somewhere). If that doesn't work, you will probably have to try System Recovery. If that doesn't work, you will have to have your hard drive reformatted by a specialist. Good Luck. P. S. You might want to get a good anti-virus program.

Answer 7

There is a windows utility called disk cleanup, which may be what you are experiencing. It does not delete any important files, it merely cleans up crap from your hard drive.

If that is what pops up, youve no need to worry.

If its not that, it might be something sinister, ie, a virus or adware

Answer 8

I think it's time to run an Anti-virus tool. If this doesn't work, do a "system recovery". Don't forget to make back ups of your stuff first!:) Good Luck.

Answer 9

it probably means that you have run out of disc space on drive c, and it is deleting things from your recycle bin and temporary internet files. if you let it run, it should bring up a dialog box letting you choose what stuff to delete... or you could just go to start, accessories, system tools, disc cleanup... that works too...

Answer 10

Well windows automatically compress and delete un neccessary files..such as temp, cache files and stuff like that..you need not to worry..your files are safe...unless u delete them ur self

Answer 11

na its just a scam, spyware or some gimik some site is trying to do, if you click that popup, it will make things worst. Best practice, use firefox instead of explorer, and oh, dont click popups!

Answer 12

You have a virus. DOwnload hijackthis (the most recent version), and then go seek help in online forums. They can help u remove the virus/malware.

Answer 13

Could you provide more info on the error and if you remeber what program you were in or was open at the time it happened?

Answer 14

Catch hold of a spyware and get it removed.

Answer 15

You got a virus.

Answer 16

go to download.com and get a free pop up stopper.

or go to

http://www.panicware.com/popupcenter.html



I have it and it is great and free.

I think that will solve your pop up silly stuff.



:-)

Answer 17

it may be spyware, go to www.download.com and search for ad-aware

Answer 18

could be spyware, probably a virus.

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