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1347411 2013-06-29 02:56:00 I've had this file on two usb sticks - when it is deleted all else disappears.
Yet when you click on properties it shows how much of the drive is used.
Any help greatly appreciated
nznomad (16880)
1347412 2013-06-29 03:46:00 But properties show true usage.
Any ideas
nznomad (16880)
1347413 2013-06-29 04:22:00 May need a little more info re the problem. Driftwood (5551)
1347414 2013-06-29 06:24:00 Merged threads on same topic. Jen (38)
1347415 2013-07-01 03:44:00 Ok I'll start again.
On two usb sticks I downloaded and transfered some games.
Both sticks showed all the games until they were reconnected to another pc.
They only showed a movie file called 'x', of zero bytes in size.
I deleted this file and reconnected the sticks, they both show nothing - but if you check their properties - it shows that there is usage on the stick.


Got me baffled - any ideas ??????
nznomad (16880)
1347416 2013-07-01 05:31:00 Not really deleted until overwritten? Like a HDD gary67 (56)
1347417 2013-07-02 23:21:00 That's true, BUT how do I access the files that I know to be on them????
Ooh the rogue file is called 'x'mpeg.
nznomad (16880)
1347418 2013-07-05 06:48:00 Update
This is actually the W32/VBNA -x worm.
After downloading and running latest avast, several problems were found and deleted.
Avast then recommended a reboot and deep scan.
Problem pc now no longer gets past the HP invent screen before trying a reboot again.
Also will not allow safe mode.
Help please
Pc is running xp pro.

Regards
Shaun
nznomad (16880)
1347419 2013-07-05 06:51:00 I would create a new thread on the malware problem as you may not attract the right help with the current thread title. :) Jen (38)
1347420 2013-07-05 07:22:00 Looks like you can get that by not keeping windows up to date. Looks like this is also called w32.changeup (www.symantec.com). Its an autorun worm and spreads through / infects USB / removable drives.

And it may install a well-known file-sharing application called Emule

Since it wont boot normally or into safe mode, you may have to download the Kaspersky (support.kaspersky.com)or AVG rescue (www.avg.com) ISO (and burn it to CD), or the files for a USB flash drive. Then boot from one of them

Whatever you do, if you're using a USB flash drive, DON'T plug it into anything else
Speedy Gonzales (78)
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