Deleting Hidden Uploaded Files

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Hello,

I downloaded a file from a p2p program and now I have files that I did not download that are located on my computer C:/Uploads

I have deleted them however; every time I restart my computer those files keep coming back. How can I delete them for good? Also, could I have more unwanted files somewhere else in my computer that I don’t know about?

Thanks so much for your help!
Michelle

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Start -> run -> msconfig

Some versions of Windows don't have them but you can just download it (google). Go have a look in the startup tab and see what shouldn't be there.

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First try using this program. http://www.lavasoft.de

If that doesn't work (it should) I would try run these programs in safe mode and that should clear it up.

Ewido- http://www.ewido.net/en/
Spybot S&D- http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

If you still have problems (highly unlikely), I would use the adware program and free virus scan on the trendmicro website.
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

If you at all wonder how I know this.. It is because about a month ago, I had an adware program that I just could not remove! So, hopefully that works for you and good luck.

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