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Hi guys:
When I download a zipped program, and it only contains a setup.exe file, that file will not execute on my computer. I have downloaded many of them with Limewire, and it has gotten to the point that when I unzip, and find nothing more than a setup.exe file, I automaticly delete the file, because I know it will not execute.
Are these files viruses, or jokes, or is there something wrong with my computer?
Woody
they could be viruses
or cracks depends
how big are these setup.exes?
does a command window popup?
If the setup.exe is like 30 kb for a copy of a new game, never open it.
Have you tried using adaware or an antivirus to see if it is anything bad?
I used to get that a lot with klite.
They were viruses. :(
Hello ezdgjk:Quote:
Originally Posted by 100%
There is nothing unusual about the size of these "setup.exe" files, and they simply don't open. Nothing happens at all, except for a momentary flash of the hourglass icon, suggesting that an opening attempt is being made.
If I download a zipped file which contains all the normal files which usually accompany a setup.exe file, the setup.exe file always opens and executes just fine...it's only the setup.exe files which have been zipped by themselves, which will not open.
I don't think that attempting to open them is installing viruses, because a virus scan does not detect anything, and there is no obvious problem with my computer. I am just curious to know whether everyone experiences this same problem with file sharing, or is it a problem with my computer.
What do you think?
They are viruses, get a decent anti virus, anti spyware and adware program and scan them now. Also drop that piece of shit Limewire for a better P2P program.
Yes virus most likey . Use this site to check that single file if not sure
http://www.virustotal.com/flash/virustotal_en.html
Will scan using a variety of different av's.
Hello Woddy, I do have the same problem. I check it out with a virus detector, its a worm. I would delete it in a heart beat. And do not download files from Limewire. Music is ok and other things. But not files!Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodeye
Could be you have a great AV. It deletes nasties before you can open them. And leaves behind an empty setup.exe file.