Re: c:\winnt\patch.exe

From: Michael C. Gates (support**AT**gatesadweb.com)
Date: 08/30/03


Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:19:56 -0400


Just delete it then. If your computer acts up because it isn't there, you
can delete it.

I just checked my computer, and it is there. It is a trend micro file. It
was installed on my system today. Did you happen to get rid of the Blaster
worm on that particular date?

Regards,

Michael C. Gates

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"Rick C." <blue--nospam--.heron3@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.19b9c995517fa8cd9898b0@msnews.microsoft.com...
> Thanks.  I have McAfee and always keep up to date but it doesn't find a
> virus in PATCH.EXE or anywhere in my system.  I just feel suspicious
> about a file with this name.  It's dated 7/3/2003.
>
> In article <OyabJSpbDHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl>, "Michael C. Gates"
> <support**AT**gatesadweb.com> says...
> > Go to www.trendmicro.com and do their online scan (housecall). That way
you
> > don't have to install software on the server. Check it for the virus.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Michael C. Gates
> > www.gateshosting.com
> > Hosting Your Success
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Rick C." <blue--nospam--.heron3@verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:MPG.19b9c3ca8cc6ad499898af@msnews.microsoft.com...
> > > I just discovered the file C:\WINNT\PATCH.EXE on my computer.  I have
a
> > > feeling I shouldn't be happy about this.  Should I just delete it, do
I
> > > have a trojan, etc?  Thanks.
> >
> >
> >