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Comment from jessnoe on 2009-11-07

2009-11-08T05:45:24Z

Good day to You..
My computer is having a problem. It was started when i downloaded a file yesterday..
Occassionaly when i try to open the mozilla firefox and the other icon on the windows.

the result was this
=Java Virtual machine launcher-Invalid or corrupt jarfile C:\Progaram files\Mozilla Firefox\Firefox.exe.

At night when i turn to open my computer this was the result

=Java Virtual machine launcher-Invalid or corrupt jarfile C:\Progaram files\ahead\lib\NMBg monitor.exe

=Java virtual machine launcher-Invalid or currupt C:\windows\systems32\ctfmon.exe

=Java virtual machine launcher-Invalid or currupt C:\yahoo.\Messenger\yahoo messenger.exe

=Java virtual machine launcher-Invalid or currupt C:\program files\USB Disk Security\USB Guard exe.

=Java virtual machine launcher-Invalid or currupt C:Program\ALWILS-I\Avast4\ash Disp.exe.

=Java virtual machine launcher-Invalid or currupt C:\program files\ Messenger\msmsgs.exe.

As i understand about it,all the program and the system was corrupted.

What does it mean?Thus it a virus?What should i do to get it back?Is there any solution aside for repormatting my computer?

Please send me a reply……

-When god make you-

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Comment from Mark on 2009-04-30

2009-04-30T11:10:55Z

In an explorer window go to Tools->Folder options->view and un-check "hide extensions for known file types" option. This is one of the most dangerous defaults settings of all time.

It's possible to name an executable file as for example picture.jpg.exe and if the extension is hidden you might be fooled into thinking you have a picture file. If you have a file with a double extension where the final extension is executable odds are high its a virus.

Also beware of screen saver files .scr. The name means screen saver but your computer handles it exactly the same as an .exe file.

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Comment from Mark on 2009-04-30

2009-04-30T10:45:36Z

I've read article that Photo Frame had been shipped from a factory containing viruses. I don't know if it's true but it's definitely possible for any device such as a photo frame, usb stick, SD card external hard drive etc. to even come preinstalled with a virus if for some reason it was tested in a factory on an infected computer. If you have a good AV on your computer it should detect it and quarantine it. But it's best to turn off auto-runs as Leo saiad.

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Comment from Diesel on 2009-02-11

2009-02-11T21:31:12Z

I currently have a virus which causes my my pictures folder to crash whenever I try to access the files. I always develop my pics at Wal Mart. Until now I hadn't considered the possibility of getting the virus from there. Hmmmm...... Does anyone know of a virus that attacks the my pictures folder on XP?

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Comment from Fred on 2008-12-30

2008-12-31T03:52:36Z

2 comments:
I once looked into photo recovery, and there are dedicated programs out there which can recover damaged picture files. I will admit that they didn't work for me, but they are meant to. Google it, I can't remember names.

Also I remember reading an online article on how you CAN get viruses from dedicated kiosks. They come from other people's cards, and then to yours, then to either your camera (yes, you can damage the firmware) or computer.
I asked my local photo shop, and they have antivirus on their setups, but some places DON'T have anything.
Sorry for being vague about names/article links; its been a while since I found this out.

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Comment from TP on 2008-12-26

2008-12-26T13:02:15Z

I agree with the suggestion to boot a linux live cd. Linux wont get infected by this virus you speak of and will safely allow you to retrieve any images (or anything else for that matter) then safely restore your card to how it was when new. The best tool for the job is often not Windows....

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Comment from ritunath on 2008-12-24

2008-12-24T14:18:56Z

yes, these solutions are effective, but stopping the autorun.ini is not the actual solution. i think that the computer should have a firewall( other than windows default) and the system should be kept in the show hidden files system, because by which anyone can these autorun.ini files and can delete the same. 2nd most imporatant thing is if there is any risk of virus then we can prefer to log on to the computer as a guest, after that the virus cat get intrusion in the registry of HKmachine hives.

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Comment from Bob Conlin on 2008-12-23

2008-12-24T02:19:45Z

What about inserting a camera card in the card machine at Wal-Mart to make prints? Can I pick up a virus by doing that? I use Wal-Mart because I can't print on my own computer for anywhere near their cost, for paper and ink alone.

I don't know. I would assume that those dedicated single-purpose devices are not prone to infection, and I've not heard of it happening, but ... it seems like it could if the particular device is poorly architected or configured. Right now I consider the risk very low, but would be interested to hear from others if they've heard of or experienced an infection from a photo-printing kiosk.

- Leo
24-Dec-2008

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Comment from mralan45 on 2008-12-23

2008-12-24T00:46:46Z

I was "hacked by godzilla" and eventually had to wipe my hard drive. It progressively got worse and worse.

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Comment from Merri on 2008-12-23

2008-12-23T23:15:47Z

This past summer I took a few pictures with a relatives camera. I inserted the SD card in my computer (Vista) and after downloading, the top line when I open Internet Explorer says "Hacked by Godzilla". Nothing seems to be affected. After that I switched to Firefox. I'm running AGV anti-virus.

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Comment from Scott on 2008-12-22

2008-12-22T10:29:45Z

Download an Ubuntu live ISO, burn it, boot it, bang the card into the computer, drag any valid picture files you can find onto the desktop, format the card and put the images back on. Job done.

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Comment from Mary on 2008-12-21

2008-12-21T10:39:31Z

What about a file recovery utility such as Recuva which says, "It will even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses!"

http://www.recuva.com/

Coincidentally I was just looking at / evaluating recuva yesterday. It's done by the same people who do ccleaner. It, and file un-delete utilities, may be able to help if the files have simply been deleted. But of they've been damaged then they cannot. In the case of the questioner, he seems to have files that appear to be image files present, not deleted, but they appear to have been modified or damaged.

- Leo
21-Dec-2008

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Comment from Ronny on 2008-12-20

2008-12-20T14:17:48Z

Just write-protect the memory card before inserting in another computer. It can then read the pictures but the virus cannot write to the card.

A good suggestion for those cards that support being write protected. Not all do.

- Leo
20-Dec-2008

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Comment from Steve Myers on 2008-12-19

2008-12-20T04:23:08Z

If your card/camera is seen as a drive such as e: f: etc. then it can be scanned for viruses by your anti virus program and possibly cleaned. I have never heard of the scenario given but I have heard of infections from stray jump drives.

Here's why I'm uncomfortable relying on that: you had to plug it in to scan it. Thus if infected, it could have transmitted that infection to your computer before you had a chance to scan. You're also assuming that the scanner will catch every possible virus, which is simply not the case. Prevention is much, much preferable to the risks of getting an infection.

- Leo
20-Dec-2008

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Comment from jessie on 2008-12-19

2008-12-20T03:26:44Z

Thanks.I could probably still get the photos if i take the card to walmart to get them printed, right? thank very much for such a quick response!

Honestly don't know - if the virus destroyed the photos, then not. If the virus did not destroy them, then you would be just as likely to be able to copy/recover them yourself.

- Leo
20-Dec-2008

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