I have this weird problem on Windows 7 Ultimate (which could be malware or a virus). Basically I've been sending an old empty folder to the recycling bin and then clearing the recycling bin to remove it. But after a period of time (I havent put my thumb on exactly what the trend is yet) it magically reappears on my desktop. I have done a MalwareBytes scan using their most current definitions. Including a scan from MS Security Essentials but this yields no infections found. Has anyone come across this behaviour before? Has my Machine been comprimised?
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7
CPU
AMD Athlon X2
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
SLI 2xNvidia 9800
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Hard Drives
1x500GB
PSU
1x500 Watt
Case
XCase Blue Ninja Blitz
Cooling
A number of chassis and on device fans (air cooled)
The only time I have had files reappearing was when I had a defrag program running in the background (PerfectDisk). Very unsettling until I discovered the reason.
The desktop is a bit peculiar. It can revert to the previous setup sometimes. Not sure why or how.
My Computer
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
A long time ago I had the same problem with a desktop icon. Two things that worked for me. No I'm not crazy. 1. Right click on icon, send to flopy. Then format flopy. 2. Right click icon and mail it to yourself. When received delete the email. How empty folders put icons on a desk top is above my knowledge.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
I had been ripping some music off of a CD to put onto an MP3 device and set WMP to rip to this Rory Music Folder and in doing this Windows also added it as a location to my Music Locations so obviously it must had been recreating the folder because of this reason. :sarc:
My Computer
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7
CPU
AMD Athlon X2
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
SLI 2xNvidia 9800
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Hard Drives
1x500GB
PSU
1x500 Watt
Case
XCase Blue Ninja Blitz
Cooling
A number of chassis and on device fans (air cooled)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
