Avast folder shows at the Recycle Bin, but is not actually deleted

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The Avast folder is showing at the Recycle Bin, as if it bas been deleted, but the folder itself also exists in the standar place (C:\Arquivos de Programas\Avast Software).

As expected, if I try to restore it, windows asks if I’m sure to replace one with another and then I do nothing.

As a matter of fact, I deinstalled and reinstalled to remove Assistence.

I have Windows XP SP3 up to date, PcTools Firewall and free SAS (only on demand).

Please, any ideas? Thanks.

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hmm i do not get what u meant by “As a matter of fact, i deinstalled and reinstalled to remove Assistence”.

do u mean removing the remote assistance component through a custom install of Avast v7?

how did u remove Avast? did u use the windows standard uninstaller through add/remove programs?

Avast folder should not be in the recycle bin if u uninstall it the normal way.

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Yes

Yes

I think so too, that is why I created this topic. Maybe it is not a big deal, but I’m curious and intrigued. My system had an infecction in the recent past, wich I had to use combofix, and since, I find strange things on it. Would like to have seen all at the same time, but no.

I will list some of the strange things:

  1. the most recent is this topic subject;
  2. my “System Volume Information” folder was with acess to everyone;
  3. windows update doesn’t work anymore: it downloads the updates, but neither install them, nor exhibits error codes for me to investigate; none of dozens of Microsoft Fix worked it out; in other hand I manage to download the updates and install them individualy…
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hmm checked ur previous posts but i do not see anyone helping u with combofix. did u happen to use combofix without any assistance?

please note that combofix is an expert’s tool. do not use it without supervision, if not u could render ur own system unusable.

since u had a recent infection in the past, i would advise u to let essexboy do a diagnosis on ur system to see if it is really cleared.

please post at the viruses and worms section of avast forum: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=4.0

edit 1: FAQ for combofix: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic273628.html