Hey, I’m having a small problem with my secondary computer running Windows Xp 32bit with Service pack 3.
Avast! 5 Internet Security.
The problem is that a suspicious file has been found… not scanning, just found it randomly… I have had this computer for about a month its a used computer, when I first got it i did a MBAM And Avast scan both running clean.
The suspicious file was found us a heuristic method. The name and file location is
C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content IE5\logger[3]htm.
Reason I need help is because I have never had it come up like this. Its asking me to send this information to avast and simply delete the file. On a previous post I was notified that method being used is used to identify rootkits,
EDIT: OK I have deleted the file as Avast recommended. Being the file was in a temp folder, I have run ccleaner.
Does this mean I’m safe? Is there any other procedures I can take to make sure that was indded the only file.
This is a strange file to be detected by what is in effect the anti-rootkit scan, That is the only one that has that wording. “A suspicious file has been detected (using a heuristic method). This may be a sign of malware infection. Please allow the file to be submitted to our virus lab for analysis.”
As I said strange as I wouldn’t have thought a simple .htm file could be active like this. However, given that it is located in the Temporary Internet Files folder, a temporary location I would a) clear all Temporary Internet Files in your browser settings, or b) use CCleaner - Temp File Cleaner, etc. to clear all temp files.
CCleaner has been run, clearing near 13 gigabytes of temporary files.
The folder where the file was doesn’t exist anymore. I never felt it to be acting strange so I can’t really say whether damage is done or not
I would suggest that you reboot and the avast anti-rootkit scan that detected this will run again about 8 minutes after boot. This if nothing else should confirm it is gone.