Strange folder being created on spare partitions

[Blackhawk131]

Hello,

I think this is some windows application, but I cannot figure out what exactly is going on. From time to time I have this locked folders created on USB drives and my d: partition called something like "53ab78a8548aac7479d7a4ee".

Any ideas? Is there a way to hide/stop these if this is from Windows?

Thanks,
-Grant

 

[Blackhawk131]

Could this be from Acronis Backups?

 

[whs]

That could very well be an image or backup folder. Have a look into Acronis whether it is set to automatically do something. You can also have a look into the scheduled tasks (schtasks command in cmd). How big are these folders?

 

[karlsnooks]

Blackhawk,
Have you examined the folders to see what they contain?

The contents of the folders will possibly give us an idea of the source.

 

[Blackhawk131]

8 megs in size and they contian

 

[Tepid]

That's an isntaller of some kind,, can you open SpalshScreen or Watermark?
This may give some indication as to what it is.

Do you have any portable applications? Or ThinClient Apps?

Don't run setup, but look for any graphics files that can be opened.
Or look through all folders for ReadMe's, INI's other text files that can be looked at to determine what app it is.

After a little research this more than likely a Windows Update.
Possibly realted to http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS10-070.mspx


EDIT:

Also note, that in general, Windows Updates (especially on XP) that do not install properly or clean up properly after install will leave behind those kinds of folders on the drive that contains the most free space. Even external USB drives.

 

[Blackhawk131]

I had to move the .bmp to view them, but two of them refer to .net.

I did have my system lockup during a microsoft update that include some .net patches. So how do I remove them if they belong to someone else?

 

[karlsnooks]

Blackhawk down,

Delete those folders.

Use Microsoft Security Essentials as your anti-virus software.

Update Windows 7.

If you need how-to advice on any of above, let us know.

 

[Blackhawk131]

Blackhawk down,

Delete those folders.

Use Microsoft Security Essentials as your anti-virus software.

Update Windows 7.

If you need how-to advice on any of above, let us know.

As i mentioned, you cannot delete the folder or contents. It is owned by the system and I have tried to change these. Security Essentials is my anti-virus software. Win7 is always up-to-date. Any advice to getting rid of the folder would help.

 

[kodi]

That is a Microsoft update that has probably failed to install properly.
Go to your update page and see if you can reinstall it or Delete from there

You can Google the KB number for more information

 

[Blackhawk131]

not sure what you are referring to, but there is nothing in windows updates or program files.

 

[Wishmaster]

Have tried restartuing the PC, then trying to delete it?
Files may be in use until reboot.

 

[Blackhawk131]

yes, but I am going to try going into safe mode and see if i can delete from there. On the usb drive, I have even taken it to another system and you can't delete.

:huh:

 

[SledgeDG]

I have one on folder like that my external Harddrive. It looks like it was created by a Session of Acronis Try & Decide.

-DG

 

[Blackhawk131]

I think it is something to do with Acronis but I am not using try and decide.

 

[SledgeDG]

I only used it once and it crashed on me. Bu who's to say that folders like that aren't left behind by other Acronis components. If you can pack that folder into a ZIP or RAR and upload it to Mediafire or so, I would be willing to take a closer look. At least the two BMPs should tell you where its from.

-DG

 

[kodi]

kb2416472 - Google Search

 

[karlsnooks]

blackhawk,
First try to delete in safe mode.

Be sure to go to an elevated command prompt and to use the good old dos commands to navigate to the folder and then use the DEL command.

If you can't delete, the folder use the attrib -r -s -h foldername /S command and then try to delete. If that doesn't work use DIR and then use attrib -r -s -h *.*. Now try to delete.

Examples:
D:
cd \53ab78a8548aac7479d7a4ee
attrib -r -s -h 53ab78a8548aac7479d7a4ee /S
del *.* /s

You just be sure you are in the correct location before you use that del command.

If all of this doesn't work, then:
Make yourself a System Repair Disc.
Boot (you must actually boot) from the Disc.
At an elevated command prompt, now try to delete the files.

Here's some info you will need:
Safe Mode - Windows 7 Forums
Elevated Command Prompt

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[FONT=&quot]DISC - CREATE A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC[/FONT]​

START | type System Repair | Enter key | Create Disc button

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COMMAND PROMPT - GO TO A COMMAND PROMPT USING A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC

1) Insert System Repair Disc into optical reader.
2) Shutdown your computer.
3) Boot up your computer from the System Repair Disc
If your computer doesn’t boot from the optical drive, then
Immediately after pushing your Power ON button, start tapping the F2 key to get to the BIOS to change the boot order.OR
Immediately after pushing your Power ON button, start tapping the F12 key and choose CD/DVD to change the boot order only for this time.
4) Wait while a mini-version of Windows is loaded and finally the System Recovery Options dialog appears.
5) SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS dialog |
Select a keyboard input method |
NEXT button
6) SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS dialog
will search your system for installed versions of Windows.
7) SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS dialog |
select the Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows radio button |
NEXT button
8) SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS |
Choose a recovery tool |
9) Click on command prompt from the list shown

Run any desired commands and type EXIT when finished.
Remove the System Repair Disc.
Shutdown your computer.
Power on your computer.

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