Hi,
A relative to me has some problems on one of his computers. I put this post in this forum since one of the issues is spyware related and the other two may or may not be related. First, I have not looked at his PC, just talked over phone and e-mail, so I don’t have a complete description of everything.
The three issues are:
1. When logging in, the folder “Program files” is open.
2. A window with the file “Desktop.ini” is open.
3. He has scanned the PC with MS AntiSpyware and it has said something about Gator. As I understand it he hasn’t been able to remove this, since it always comes back. I don’t know anything about Gator, but have read that it can be a real pain. Don’t know if there are different variants.
The number one issue is normally harmless. He has a Swedish OS and the correct folder is “C:Program”, not “C:Program files”. He has installed a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse, and I don’t know if there was some software that was installed in the wrong place.
Is it possible to completely remove this Gator thing with MS AntiSpyware, or do we need some other program. I know that for instance Spybot S & D is looking for Gator.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Regards,
Argus
