topic Re: How can I find out what kind of files they are without opening them? in Operating System - Microsoft

How can I find out what kind of files they are without opening them?

Marc_23 — Sun, 28 Apr 2002 11:55:40 GMT

I have removed klez virus with fixklez tool. but there are still files on my pc I think they are also part of the klez virus (because they're relatively new(1week)) they are in my program files folder: three applications (each 8KB): Guk1262, Qlc4182, Uif9255.
I coudn't find them on google.
Is there a trick to find out more about such mystirious files?

Re: How can I find out what kind of files they are without opening them?

Ron Kinner — Mon, 29 Apr 2002 01:07:22 GMT

Just delete them. If you didn't install a new program last week then they are from your virus and your cleaner program missed them.

If you are afraid they just might be something useful move them to a new folder somewhere for a week or too and if no one complains then delete them.

If you really must look inside you can download a hex editor (like http://www.simtel.net/pub/pd/17555.html) or just look at them with WordPad.

Ron

Re: How can I find out what kind of files they are without opening them?

Jon Finley — Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:08:23 GMT

Marc,

Guk1262, Qlc4182, Uif9255 all fit the naming convention pattern the virus follows.

I agree with Ron.....Delete them.

Re: How can I find out what kind of files they are without opening them?

Paul R. Dittrich — Fri, 10 May 2002 13:09:25 GMT

Marc, aside from virus issues, the general answer to your question is:

Right-click on the file and select Properties.

Whatever information the OS has about that specific file will be displayed and *some* of it is editable.

HTH,
Paul