[Ham-Computers] Possible Virus??

Sun, 07 Dec 2003 09:21:43 -0600

When does it give you the option???

Bob Wilder wrote:

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