Is it a virus or a system problem?

have installed avast anivirus updated. using windows xp

when i open any folder it becomes .exe with the file size of 37 kb but the inner data is of the same properties. if i copy that data in other folder and do not open it its properties remain the same. i have scanned my pc twice with avast antivirus fully updated with full scan but no help.

can anybody help me on this.

Is it a virus or a system problem?virus scanner

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/

Good Luck !!!

Is it a virus or a system problem?anti virus software

Yes, Although he is right (there are less exploits unpatched in FF than IE) The answer had absolutely nothing to do with the question asked..... Report It


It could be a system problem. If you have had your computer for a while ( a year ) than it could be that the files have been corrupted. Use your xp disc to upgrade it to xp ( If it is another os then i cant help you ) and everything should be okay.
Linux is an operating system, not a virus.