So yeah, I've got this thing called the recycler virus and it's camping out on my external hard drive, main hard drive and all of my memory cards as well.
I did the whole Google experience to find a solution and I think I picked up even more junk just by going to the wrong places online.
I'm currently running Windows XP without a firewall and no Antivirus protection.
Basically my butt is flapping out in the breeze.
I'm horrible at computers so if someone knows a perfect way to delete this junk, I would be most honored to hear from you.
So far, by looking at the hidden files, I'm seeing "RECYCLER and System Volume Information" on my external hard drive, C: drive and memory cards.
Could someone please be my new bestest of friends?
Oh and talk to me like I'm a monkey on this.
And yeah, I have no problem whatsoever if I need to reformat my entire computer, just not my external hard drive and memory cards.
AFAIK, those folders are created by Windows itself. "RECYCLER" being the Recycle Bin and "System Volume Information" being where System Restore points (among others) are saved.
You can adjust the size used by RECYCLER by going to the Recycle Bin properties and the size reserved for System Restore points can be changed from the System Control Panel.
"I'm currently running Windows XP without a firewall and no Antivirus protection."
There is your problem so the very first thing to do is at least go get some virus protection and many offer free trial periods.
You should never even attempt to put a pc on the net without virus protection or a firewall at the very least.
AVAST is ok so go get that for starters and as a firewall COMODO is quite good and both have free options without even the need for a trial period.
On top of that get some Malware protection and for this i suggest you try Malwarebytes as it is also free permanently.
Everything i have suggested is in fact free to download and use permanently but only download from the makers sites and never from a torrent site as its likely to be infested.
I hope this is of some use to you.
1. Search for the process called CTFMON.EXE and kill it through Task Manager.
2. Search CTFMON.EXE file in the Startup menu and delete it.
3. Boot the system in safe mode and open the command prompt.
4. Disable hidden, system, and read only attributes for autorun.inf and recycled folder delete them.
5. Clean the recycle bin.
6. Repeat these steps for all the drives on your computer.
7. Open registry editor and modify the NoDriveTypeAutoRun entry with 03ffffff value after searching it in following registry folders:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARE
8. Reboot and scan your system with latest antivirus software.
I actually looked up Malwarebytes a bit ago while trying to find a solution and it was asking for $30 bucks. But then again, I think the reference came from a shady place.
I so wish the internet wasn't just a daily, turd depository.
1. Search for the process called CTFMON.EXE and kill it through Task Manager.
2. Search CTFMON.EXE file in the Startup menu and delete it.
3. Boot the system in safe mode and open the command prompt.
4. Disable hidden, system, and read only attributes for autorun.inf and recycled folder delete them.
5. Clean the recycle bin.
6. Repeat these steps for all the drives on your computer.
7. Open registry editor and modify the NoDriveTypeAutoRun entry with 03ffffff value after searching it in following registry folders:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARE
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWARE
8. Reboot and scan your system with latest antivirus software.
I actually looked up Malwarebytes a bit ago while trying to find a solution and it was asking for $30 bucks. But then again, I think the reference came from a shady place.
I so wish the internet wasn't just a daily, turd depository.
Its free you dont pay a cent here is the download link from cnet ok.
