I have virus in my computer just can't delete it

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The user is experiencing a persistent virus on their computer that activates upon startup, even after formatting the C: drive and using various antivirus programs that fail to detect it. The virus appears to create shortcuts to system folders and causes issues when accessing files, particularly when using WinRAR to extract archives. The user is concerned that the virus may reside in the D: drive or even in the BIOS, as it does not seem to inject into executable files. Suggestions include installing a new operating system on a separate partition or hard drive to avoid running the infected files, and ensuring that files are not executed during recovery attempts. The discussion highlights the complexity of some viruses that can affect multiple partitions and the importance of careful data handling to avoid further infection. The user is seeking a solution to remove the virus without losing important files, emphasizing the need for a thorough analysis of the situation.
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i have virus in my computer just can't delete it
i use all antivirus free version pust all programe tell no virus dected
it activate after i format c:\ part when i just open my computer without open or instal any program
i try put my file in part d:\ to RAR archiver and format it work put every time i extracting files using WinRAR the virus activate without open any file (*.*) or program or html file just when
open folder without auto run
i know when virus activate it create shortcut for folder system on my desktop when it try properties of
shortcut windows show me massage error
what can i do to delete it
 
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Reformat your computer, AND DELETE THE ARCHIVE CONTAINING THE VIRUS! Don't try to run or unarchive it!
 
very smart
but my file is import to me
what i try to say the virus didn't inject into exe or any file form any type (*.*)
i am upload an exe file to virustola he said it clean put !
all my file is txt so
where virus start up if don't registry or ini boot or something else i don't think that ?
is he in my driver hard disk in part d:\ or in bios ?
 
Hi there,

When experiencing problem with computers, the first thing to do is come down. Go and get a coffee or a beer (depends on the time of day or night). Then, you could give us a bit more information on how your "virus" got into your computer. Was it when you first booted after buying it? What is the behaviour of your computer now? Are you absolutely sure that it is a virus? Maybe you deleted (by mistake) some important files in your computer.

With more information, we will be able to get a global picture of the situation, and help you rightfully.

Cheers
 
Few viruses attack multiple partitions on hard drive(s). If you have a spare partition, install the OS onto that partition. You could buy a new hard drive and make that the primary drive, install the OS onto the new hard drive, then retrieve the data files from the old hard drive, without running any executables from the hard drive.

I have a pair of hard drives, each with multiple partitions, and an OS installed on each hard drive. I use one of the OS's to back up the partition with the other OS, using "backup" partitions on the hard drives. I also use separate partitions for OS and applications to reduce the OS partition restore time if needed. It's also useful for defragging: backup, compare, format, restore, compare. On Windows XP, after a restore, there's some quirk, that deletes all the files and folders in \windows\installer (hidden folder) after the system has been running for a while, but a second restore of the \windows\installer directory solves this problem (files and folders no longer deleted).

In spite of anti-virus tools, people still get viruses, some of which are very difficult to remove. Restoring the OS partition from a backup usually works best.
 
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all i can say i have some expert to know how virus work (use exploit and Basic programing = worm have small code {or} evil programing have big code )
so i just didn't see any change in size of all file (exe or dll) type (all other executed file i don't have it)
all my file in part d:\ are txt or folder !
like i sadie i upload the test.exe (i named test.exe i put it in part d:\ just to know if virus inject to it ) so all anti-virus show report no virus detected
so he create sortcut for system folder on desktop and i lose all icon form desktop
where the virus ?
if fund i wil analyses it carefully to see all source code
it activated when "c:\windows\explorer.exe" load my computer
what can i do just to clear my computer with lose my file
this is frist time i see like this virus
i show all file are hidden or hidden system i don't see any file strange just my file
and "System Volume Information and $RECYCLE.BIN" file
 
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From what I understand, you don't really have a virus per say. You ran an executable that you might have not completely understand the behaviour, and it run different programs on your computer.

Have you tried logging into your computer as a non-administrator. The program might only run if an you have full permissions on the files?

Cheers
 
i don't think that
the virus in The definition of hard disk so every time i open my computer it automating run
because it writ in first pat of selection d:\
every time explore trying to show you how many part you have and much free space you
have each part so when explore read that information virus will activated so you can see
every part has in first bite import information about part if create or not which system of file
in that part NTFS OR FAT32
 
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