Re: Unidentified Files

From: Edward W. Thompson (thomeduk1_at_btopenworld.com)
Date: 02/02/05 

Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:24:32 -0000

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23QG5EaFCFHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> "Edward W. Thompson" <thomeduk1@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:uP$06BECFHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl
>> I have recently acquired several files of the form BQSHYJ2R.ocx in the
>> Windows folder. From a 'Goggle' search I understand these files are
>> associated with ActiveX controls but in what respect I couldn't
>> determine.
>> Are these files dangerous in any way and require removal or are they
>> an essential part of the 'system'?
>
> Right click it and choose Properties. Go to the Version tab. It should
> tell you what it is and where it is from. If it doesn't or you don't
> recognize it as something you want, delete it. If it's something you need
> you will be asked to download it again.
>
> The fact that it isn't in Downloaded Program Files is suspicious. I would
> also do the following:
> First eliminate any spyware.
> What You Should Know About Spyware
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
>
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Thanks Frank, when I open 'Properties' on the files there is no version tab
or any indication where the files originated. The curious thing is, and as
you say make the files suspicious, is the date that gives the year 1617! I
run Ad Aware, Spybot, Spy Sweeper, KAV and NOD32, so I am reasonably
confident the system is free of known bugs. The only problem I know I have
with my system is with System Restore ( Incorectly reports in Event Log that
there is a space limitation and only one Restore Point is kept when I reboot
overnight although I can make multiple Restore Points in any one day!).
Have posted the problem with System Restore but have had no takers!

With respect to the unidentified files they are each 3127 kb so I have
transfered them to a floppy and will see what happens.