Re: Virus in C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\tmp.edb

Hello Gaspar,

The Softwaredistribution folde ris used for updating only, stop autmatic update service, then delete the complete folder and start the service again. The folder will be rebuilded and works again.
Why you have a Virus there, sorry i can not answer this question. Check your complete machine for virus with an actual scanner, better with two different.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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Symantec Corporate Antivirus detected W32.Fujacks!html in Virus in
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\tmp.edb.

What is this folder? I read it's related with Windows Update. If so:
why did
it detected a virus there?
Can I erase the contents of C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\?
Thanks a lot



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