Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Hidden Files Not Shown

This is another problem associated with the w32.USBWorm seen in the previous post. Sometimes this problem occurs even independently, without any association to the mentioned virus. This is basically due to a wrong registry key value.

The following steps have to be taken so as to restore hidden files and folders.
  1. Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
  2. Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL
  3. Find a key called ChekedValue
  4. Double click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files
Now you should be able to view all the hidden files, and also to alter its status from folder options.

Removing Orkut Hater - w32.USBWorm

I don't hate Mozilla but use IE or else
Use Internet Explorer U Dope
Orkut is banned you fool, The administrators didn't write this program guess who did?? MUHAHAHA!!
These are not any statements to encourage the use of IE or defame Orkut, but the indications of a virus infected machine, yes Virus. This virus is basically a malware named as w32.USBWorm and spreads primarily through pen drives. Well on the brighter side, this virus is a decent one and does not affect any of your files or damage your system.