strange!?

Today I deleted a collection of old flagged "corrupted files" folder after
checking these files at all those lovely websites like VirusTotal etc..
Since this was on the desktop before deletion, a hole in the icon set was
present and I rearranged them by type. Suddenly, a folder pops up in the
place of the old "corrupted file" folder called [Application Data]. This is
the one you find in Windows and also in Profiles of User under Windows with
multiple users. Why would a copy of this folder show up on the desktop?

None of these files that were deleted would have an impact on this except
possibly; awswax.ocx which is replaceable.

I know that if I import a file that is encrypted and the security feature in
MSIEv.6 is enabled [do not DL encrypted files to the HD] the file will popup
on the desktop. Financial and bank type stuff.

What about a "High" security level on the local intranet zone?

Couple of potential causes:

Primary being that you used local testing first, which possibly added a
registry and/or program entry from your virus program and/or SpyWare prog as
the Desktop folder shortcut/icon.

Another being that this folder was used ON the Internet under your user
name/identity and has its own hht and other *user specific* / *application
specific* residuals. You used online testing programs and they often require
installs and settings of their own [files and registry], which remain AFTER
removal or use.

The Desktop is NOT a good place to store files or test or install from as
there are too many potential issues associated with its use and settings.

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"Jim" wrote in message
...
| Today I deleted a collection of old flagged "corrupted files" folder after
| checking these files at all those lovely websites like VirusTotal etc..
| Since this was on the desktop before deletion, a hole in the icon set was
| present and I rearranged them by type. Suddenly, a folder pops up in the
| place of the old "corrupted file" folder called [Application Data]. This
is
| the one you find in Windows and also in Profiles of User under Windows
with
| multiple users. Why would a copy of this folder show up on the desktop?
|
| None of these files that were deleted would have an impact on this except
| possibly; awswax.ocx which is replaceable.
|
| I know that if I import a file that is encrypted and the security feature
in
| MSIEv.6 is enabled [do not DL encrypted files to the HD] the file will
popup
| on the desktop. Financial and bank type stuff.
|
| What about a "High" security level on the local intranet zone?
|

This might be, I did run AV program prior to deleteing the folder with the
flagged files. Is this what your referring too.

"MEB" meb@not wrote in message
...

Couple of potential causes:

Primary being that you used local testing first, which possibly added a
registry and/or program entry from your virus program and/or SpyWare prog
as
the Desktop folder shortcut/icon.

Another being that this folder was used ON the Internet under your user
name/identity and has its own hht and other *user specific* / *application
specific* residuals. You used online testing programs and they often
require
installs and settings of their own [files and registry], which remain
AFTER
removal or use.

The Desktop is NOT a good place to store files or test or install from as
there are too many potential issues associated with its use and settings.

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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"Jim" wrote in message
...
| Today I deleted a collection of old flagged "corrupted files" folder
after
| checking these files at all those lovely websites like VirusTotal etc..
| Since this was on the desktop before deletion, a hole in the icon set
was
| present and I rearranged them by type. Suddenly, a folder pops up in the
| place of the old "corrupted file" folder called [Application Data]. This
is
| the one you find in Windows and also in Profiles of User under Windows
with
| multiple users. Why would a copy of this folder show up on the desktop?
|
| None of these files that were deleted would have an impact on this
except
| possibly; awswax.ocx which is replaceable.
|
| I know that if I import a file that is encrypted and the security
feature
in
| MSIEv.6 is enabled [do not DL encrypted files to the HD] the file will
popup
| on the desktop. Financial and bank type stuff.
|
| What about a "High" security level on the local intranet zone?
|

Yes. Depending upon which AV and Internet programs you used, there may be
registered entries for the folder and/or the settings associated with it.

Might want to check first in the settings for your local AV to see if there
is/was this folder/desktop icon associated with the
*container/vault/whatever* folder you created or the program created at your
direction, or within the AV scheduled tasks or other settings [such as
special folders].

As for those Internet testing programs, you would have to check for
registry or other entries or files [including %windir%\Downloaded Program
Files] that might be associated with them. Be CAUTIOUS when using online
scanning services as you authorize, and they generally require, access not
normally allowed...

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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"Jim" wrote in message
...
| This might be, I did run AV program prior to deleteing the folder with the
| flagged files. Is this what your referring too.
|
| "MEB" meb@not wrote in message
| ...
|
| Couple of potential causes:
|
| Primary being that you used local testing first, which possibly added a
| registry and/or program entry from your virus program and/or SpyWare
prog
| as
| the Desktop folder shortcut/icon.
|
| Another being that this folder was used ON the Internet under your user
| name/identity and has its own hht and other *user specific* /
*application
| specific* residuals. You used online testing programs and they often
| require
| installs and settings of their own [files and registry], which remain
| AFTER
| removal or use.
|
| The Desktop is NOT a good place to store files or test or install from
as
| there are too many potential issues associated with its use and
settings.
|
| --
| MEB
| http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
| --
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|
| "Jim" wrote in message
| ...
| | Today I deleted a collection of old flagged "corrupted files" folder
| after
| | checking these files at all those lovely websites like VirusTotal
etc..
| | Since this was on the desktop before deletion, a hole in the icon set
| was
| | present and I rearranged them by type. Suddenly, a folder pops up in
the
| | place of the old "corrupted file" folder called [Application Data].
This
| is
| | the one you find in Windows and also in Profiles of User under Windows
| with
| | multiple users. Why would a copy of this folder show up on the
desktop?
| |
| | None of these files that were deleted would have an impact on this
| except
| | possibly; awswax.ocx which is replaceable.
| |
| | I know that if I import a file that is encrypted and the security
| feature
| in
| | MSIEv.6 is enabled [do not DL encrypted files to the HD] the file will
| popup
| | on the desktop. Financial and bank type stuff.
| |
| | What about a "High" security level on the local intranet zone?
| |
|
|
|
|

I had some files in a vault. Also, I had tried to change the "corrupted"
folder to restricted zone when working with it. I am guessing, but I think I
can just delete that folder without losses. Currently I am holding it in the
recycle bin.

"Jim" wrote in message
...
| I had some files in a vault. Also, I had tried to change the "corrupted"
| folder to restricted zone when working with it. I am guessing, but I think
I
| can just delete that folder without losses. Currently I am holding it in
the
| recycle bin.
|

Changed to restricted in .... IE or what.. if ANY such change was made you
will have registry entries to deal with..
You aren't using the Web interface on the desktop are you?

IF NOT:
First copy the new Desktop shortcut *properties* to a text editor and save
that for reference, then delete the new Shortcut. Open Recycle Bin and LOOK
at the *path/original location* for the folder/files, then add that to the
saved Desktop Shortcut file, and delete the files from Recycle Bin. Also
check in your AV program or whatever else you used for any reference to it
[the desktop folder/shortcut]...
If any errors crop up look in the registry for the entries from the saved
file, and search the disk for any other references..

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com
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