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Hidden Folder virus removal

Try to kill first the Autorun file.  Follow the steps below to do that:  Step 1:  Click on the below link and download the file "AutorunExterminator"  http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-11613-autorun-exterminator   Extract it --> Double-click on "AutorunExterminator" --> Plug your External  hard drive now.  This will remove the autorun.inf files from your External hard drive and also from  the drives.  Step 2:  Click on "Start" -->Run --> type cmd and click on OK.  Here I assume your External hard drive as G:  Enter this command.  attrib -h -r -s /s /d g:\*.*  You can copy the above command --> Right-click in the Command Prompt and  paste it.  Note : Replace the letter g with your External hard drive letter.  Now check for your files in External Drive.  Step 3:  After that, download the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the below link  http://en.kioskea.net/download/dow...

How to: Delete/Remove protected folders and files from a previous installation of Windows

Problem: I’ve decided to re-install windows because of some issues. My new install is ok but I can’t delete the directory of my old windows anymore! Solution: The folder you are trying to delete has it’s administrative privileges locked from your previous windows. You could change the ownership of your folder by right clicking on the folder -> Properties -> Security -> Advanced -> Owner -> Edit -> Select Administrator and put a check on “Replace owner on subcontainers and objects” An Easier Solution: You can also do a command prompt to remove the ownership which is a more straightforward process. To do this, press your window’s Start button, type “cmd”, right click on the “cmd” program that shows up, right click and select run as administrator (running the command prompt with administrator privileges is important). In the command prompt, enter the following command: cacls “c:\WINDOWS.OLD” /t /g administrators:F Note: Don’t forget to change the drive letter...