cannot delete a file in XP

rohit_reborn

Hi,

I have been trying to delete a file(.exe -an unwanted file). I am logged on as Administrator.

1. Whenever I try to delete the file 'Acces denied' msg shows up

2. a file rrnkgq.exe exists in C:/Windows/system32 which I have attempted to
remove from the registry but wouldn't get deleted. It pops up everytime i delete it from the registry.

3. I even tried alongside to end the process but will get recreate instantly on deletion .

4. the files begin running from the startup i.e. during boot.

5.The file are not visible through the normal explorer but are visible only via the command prompt.

6. I tried MoveOnBoot but the program wouldn't even recognise the files (the files manage to be non-existant).

7. Any help on how to get rid of the files

one file exists in the startup for all users
and the other in system32

Any help shall be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Esso

These tips might help you.

http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_spyware_tips778.html
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=290
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=290

Also you might be able to remove the file using Ubuntu or Knoppix (OS on bootable CD)

Enverex

Try this (assuming it's not multiple virus processes). Press delete then quickly terminate the process on task manager. Windows keeps trying to delete a file for 1 or 2 seconds, so assuming you can switch to task manager and terminate the process before Windows says it couldn't delete the file then it should work.

attackingmoose

If nothing above works..

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

..should work. If it doesn't, it's still useful for everyday files.

Best of luck.