a MS-DOS Batch File 1KB virus or not???

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  1. stevensvu

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    in my c drive i've got something called a MS-DOS Batch File and i'm not sure whether it is a virus or not. i scanned AVG and norton onto it but nothing comes up. If i delete it it comes back when i turn my computer back on.
     
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    Did you run spyware software? Also what Windows are you using? As far as i know there's no Ms-Dos files on xp.
     
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    im using xp, and yes ive ran ad aware n search and destory but nothing.
     
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    Boot in safe mode and delete the file, has the file got a name or is it just MS-DOS?
     
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    the name of it is just the letter a.
     
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    Unless your using some sort of software that requires dos files, that would be why it keeps coming back but that could also be a sign of a virus or spyware judging by the fact that it's only called "a" i would say ups up to no good...but if avg is not picking it up…

    Download CCleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/ thats good at removing useless files.
     
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    also check your msconfig/startup to see if it is there or not
     
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    If it is a batch file, that means it is just a plain text file. You should be able to open it with notepad or any text editor and see what it is and what commands it will run.
     
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    yes but when i open it, it opens for a second then closes again before i can read anything.
     
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    Open it with [bold]notepad[/bold] or another text editor, not by double clicking it.
     
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