[Ham-Computers] Possible Virus??

Sun, 07 Dec 2003 10:13:06 -0600

When you select "File" and select save you will be offered chance to select folder
you want to save to.  At this point you can use any extension you want to use.  I just
tried a .dll file and saved it with a jpg extension.  Of course it would not dislay
as a jpg, but iy did allow me to select the extension I wanted.

At 09:21 AM 12/7/2003 -0600, Jim Isbell wrote:

>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.
>>
>>
>>
>>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.
>>>
>>>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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