[Ham-Computers] Possible Virus??

Sun, 07 Dec 2003 01:24:10 -0600

This happens to me also, but it is my fault....When saving a file while using XP
I fail to change the extension I want to save under.  XP gives you the option
to select the extension you want the file to be save in.

At 10:15 PM 12/6/2003 -0600, Jim Isbell wrote:

>I dont think it a virus a virus, but I have a similar problem when downloading com files and the computer adds the extension .jpg so that a file that should be xxxx.com becomes xxxx.com.jpg    This requires going into DOS to remove the exteranious extension.  There must be something set incorrectly somewhere, but I cant find it.  I am using XP.  If I were in 98 I would know where to go, but XP has been changed and the custom settings are not so easy to find now.
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>Paul D Ahkolik wrote:
>
>>Greetings to the list,
>>
>>Recently, while taking "Inventory" of some pictures I've
>>Saved in JPG format, I noticed that some of them were
>>"converted" to COM files. (This has happened twice)
>>
>>I solved the problem by using the REN command in DOS,
>>and "converted" them back to JPG files. (Win 98 SE w/all
>>updates)
>>
>>Suspecting a Virus, I made sure all updates were in place,
>>(AVG 7.0 Pro) and ran a complete scan, and two online
>>scans, and no virus was found.
>>
>>This is on top of Running Ad Aware, and checking my system
>>registry  with a fine tooth comb.
>>
>>Although this happened a backup computer, I'm more puzzled
>>then concerned.
>>
>>Any theories?
>>
>>Paul W5PDA
>>
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