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Offline Omid Farhang

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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2010, 04:30:17 PM »
Hi Omid 2 questions: How do I prevent these cookies despite installing adblock ext for chrome & method to delete invisible files installed by F-Secure & ESET NODE32?

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Try enable this option and see if it works:
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2010, 04:41:29 PM »
Thanks DavidR. How do I delete them?

The images you displayed are nothing to do with tracking cookies (so I'm confused) they are files or folders and if detected as tracking cookies the scan is not accurate.

Just clear all cookies in your browsers.

I use firefox and the cookie monster add-on, I have 3rd party cookies in firefox disabled and cookie monster by default only allows session cookies unless you give permission for a permanent site cookie. That way when you shutdown your browser or system all the session  cookies are removed only the ones you gave permission to remain.
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2010, 04:42:32 PM »
It helped BIG TIME Omid......now the Hitman scan is clean.

How do I delete the files?
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2010, 04:45:42 PM »
Thanks DavidR. How do I delete them?

The images you displayed are nothing to do with tracking cookies (so I'm confused) they are files or folders and if detected as tracking cookies the scan is not accurate.


The images display the invisibles folders, files installed by F-Secure online scanning.
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2010, 04:50:38 PM »
Thanks DavidR. How do I delete them?
These are system files, I don't think you should delete them  ???, I'm sorry to jump between you and david  :-[

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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2010, 04:52:49 PM »
I agree they are system file but appeared after a F-Secure on line scanning........am I correct?
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2010, 04:55:43 PM »
As was mentioned, they aren't f-secure folders, but for the most part system files/folders.

If f-secure creates folders, etc. then I would assume there would be some sort of add remove programs entry for f-secure ?

But clearing your temp folders, reboot and see what is there.
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2010, 04:58:09 PM »
I agree they are system file but appeared after a F-Secure on line scanning........am I correct?
They have nothing to do with F-Secure.
Desktop.ini will save customization of each folder, like Folder picture etc.
Boot.ini, config.sys etc are windows configuration needed to boot windows
Recyler is where windows save file you move to recycle bin
System Volume information is clear from it's name...

Maybe F-Secure had impact on Windows Folder options settings and disabled "Hide Protected System Files"
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2010, 05:06:49 PM »
Thanks DavidR & Omid....I think the "show all files" got checked.......the online scan performed by F-Secure, ESET NODE32 & BitDefender increased the size of system drive by approx 400MB, where would these be... in the Temp folders...deleting & rebooting might give an idea......do I need to perform a Hijack scan or a House Call.......G Chrome has good extensions....ad block really helped along with block all 3rd party cookies....any other suggestions for Chrome regarding security......Omid your blog, website & forums look nice.......gives me ideas how to start working on mine. :)

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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2010, 06:27:32 PM »
Personally I think you should leave it that way so you see what is on your system and not have the default to hide system files and folders, as some malware takes advantage of that hidden option.
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2010, 07:00:20 PM »
Agreed 100%....But is there a possibility that the F-Secure> Online Full Scan or Hitman Pro, made them appear, coz I had the option of show all files checked even before the scan, but these appeared later? :-\

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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2010, 07:23:59 PM »
Agreed 100%....But is there a possibility that the F-Secure> Online Full Scan or Hitman Pro, made them appear, coz I had the option of show all files checked even before the scan, but these appeared later? :-\

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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2010, 07:25:18 PM »
I had a gut feelin.....you are a genius Omid. Thanks again!
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #28 on: October 25, 2010, 07:34:40 PM »
Thanks Yezinki, Es Macht Nichts!!
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Re: Scanning tools & methods?
« Reply #29 on: October 26, 2010, 07:19:45 PM »
I am still getting these tracking cookies..any clues why?
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