I Think I May Have A Worm or Virus

Thank you, Gentlemen.

The hidden object could very well be legitimate. However, an online scan certainly can't hurt. Another option would be a rootkit scan, such as this from Sophos: Anti-Rootkit | Free Rootkit Removal | Rootkit Detection - Sophos

Jacee said:

Avira Premium Security Suite has a rootkit scan

How do I use the rootkit scan on Avira?

Since you performed a complete system scan with Avira Premium Security Suite, that would have included a rootkit scan.

Not all hidden files are malicious. The reason I suggested scanning with a different vendor is because each has different scanning engines and detection and it appears you are still having problems.

Corrine said:

1 Hidden objects were found

You may want to try an online scan.


Go here to run an on-line scan from ESET.

• Note: It is easiest if you use Internet explorer for this scan. (If you use an alternate browser, it will be necessary to download the ESET Smart Installer)
• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activex control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Scan Archives option is ticked.
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
• Click Scan

or

Go here and run an on-line scan with the F-Secure scanner .

• Use IE (Internet Explorer), accept the license terms, and allow the Active-X controls to load.
• Click Full System Scan and allow the components to download and the scan to complete.
• If malware is found during the scan, check Submit samples to F-Secure and Automatic cleaning.

ESET Online Scanner is slow, it's been running for 9 hours and 58 minutes now.

Let's hope it comes out clean. If you decide to run a scan with any other programs, I recommend a shutdown/restart between scans.

Corrine said:

Let's hope it comes out clean. If you decide to run a scan with any other programs, I recommend a shutdown/restart between scans.

It finished after 10 hours and 43 minutes with no threats found.