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Thread ID: 12236 2001-10-20 21:22:00 .mp3.vbs and .jpg.vbs FILES Guest (0) Press F1
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22111 2001-10-20 21:22:00 i have a problem, all my jpg and mp3 files have now been changed to .mp3.vbs and .jpg.vbs and i cant just rename the file and change the extension, it doesnt work, is there a way to recover these files without a total loss?

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dave
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22112 2001-10-20 21:35:00 A scripting virus? You should check all of your files for viruses, with an up-to-date scanner, Such as Norton Antivirus 2002. The .vbs extension is a common sign of a virus. Guest (0)
22113 2001-10-21 08:52:00 Almost certainly a virus..I had this happen to me about a year ago but in my case it was really scary as I could see all my files changing as I watched.....lost a heap of stuff but chalked it up to experience. It has made me a lot more cautious about what I open. Guest (0)
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