Does this mean any zero KB file in mac is a virus flle.. How do we identify such virus files if they may be in our system
I have never explored about virus as i taught it is virtually virus free system Vinodh On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 3:10 AM, Rahul Bumb <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Anantha , > > sorry to see your experience on the same going bad . > > On the security , dont worry about it . > > DO you have another Mac ? If yes , have you tried connecting the issue > machine as Target disk mode and then connecting it to another machine where > the infected machine will just act as a HDD , and you might be able to > delete the file . > > If you dont have one, take it to a store , ask them for a Firewire cable of > thier and connect there and do the same. > > Rahul. > > http://online.bym.co.in > > > > > On 06-Jan-2010, at 10:31 PM, Anantha K Yoga wrote: > > Hello Rahul, > > I tried Root account. It helped in eliminating the virus copies. But the > original files of it still there! > I have attached 2 pics. > > > 1. 'Attach' pic shows original virus files + copies in the folder, ' > Untitled Folder' > 2. 'Attach2' pic obtained after enabling root account, shows only > original virus files. > > > When i tried delete thru either my/root account, a warning window shows up > saying some other user/application is using the files... :'( > This makes my fear worse: Is my Mac compromised on security? I surf net > daily. I'm hoping as not, because the virus file in info window say of zero > byte. So this makes tat there's no coding behind the files, right? > > Does apple help in this regard? > > > Regards > > Anantha K Yoga > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:20 AM, Rahul Bumb <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Sudip , >> >> This was the question for Anantha . >> >> Hi Anantha , >> >> Enable Root Account and then log in to the Root account and go to >> HD>User>Your User( which has virus inside ) > Desktop > Delete the Files >> which you have the issue with . >> >> Let us know if it works. >> >> Rahul Bumb. >> >> Http://online.bym.co.in >> >> On 05-Jan-2010, at 6:51 PM, sudip saha wrote: >> >> Hi Rahul, >> >> What you mean by active root account ? I think you want to enable root >> user in mac, if it so...then I can assist you. >> >> Thanking you, >> >> Sudip Kumar Saha, >> For Imagine (Kolkata) >> Block-A, 201, City Centre, Salt Lake City, >> Ph: +91 33 2358 7162, 3252 9875. >> Fax: +91 33 2358 0551. >> www.apple.co.in >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Rahul Bumb <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi , >>> >>> Do you know to activate Root account ? >>> >>> Rahul Bumb >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 04-Jan-2010, at 11:57 PM, Anantha K Yoga wrote: >>> >>> Hi Rahul >>> >>> Thanks for your tip.... >>> Actually, i can't able to move the files. It just copies & not moving the >>> original. The copied files (in trash) got deleted, but the original (which >>> happens to be in my desktop) is not ! >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Rahul Bumb <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Are you able to out this file in the Trash ? >>>> >>>> >>>> If yes, Once these files are in the trash , hold the Option Key + right >>>> Command Key + right Shift Key and Press Delete Key . >>>> >>>> This will empty the trash and you will be able to get there. >>>> >>>> Rahul Bumb . >>>> - Do visit online.bym.co.in for the best inline Sleeves and bags for >>>> your MacBook. >>>> >>>> On 03-Jan-2010, at 10:18 PM, Anantha K Yoga wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> Good news: My Macbook which is 2 years old (i.e., no warranty) got free >>>> top-case replacement. >>>> My Mac's top-cover(keypad area) bottom-right corner had a strip cut & >>>> when showed at imagine showroom in bangalore, they told it can be replaced >>>> free-of cost after having discussion with Apple! & i got it replaced. >>>> >>>> But my old problem abt this 'Mac-virus' hasn't yet solved. >>>> Rishi had suggested CLI (Command Line Interface) way, but it not >>>> working. Pro'lly 'm not doing it right! >>>> >>>> This time i have added the screen shots too. >>>> >>>> Hope to delete these somehow! >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you >>>> >>>> >>>> Anantha K Yoga >>>> >>>> >>>> PS: Happy new year to you all!!! >>>> >>>> On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 1:14 AM, Rishi <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi >>>>> >>>>> We didn’t receive your screenshot but it’s not required. >>>>> >>>>> Not to worry. >>>>> >>>>> One way to delete them is using CLI (Command Line Interface). You can >>>>> do this by opening a terminal window. >>>>> >>>>> The command is rm. >>>>> >>>>> you can type rm followed by a space and then drag the file from Finder >>>>> to the terminal window and then hit enter. >>>>> >>>>> Hope this helps. >>>>> >>>>> Rishi >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> +91 9930227415 >>>>> +91 9022902777 >>>>> http://www.techydudes.com/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Dec 28, 2009, at 11:02 PM, Anantha K Yoga wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Dear All, >>>>> >>>>> I have 4 files which shows as itune files, but zero KB. >>>>> In properties they are in locked state >>>>> >>>>> I can't delete them & if i move them to a folder it just copies it >>>>> instead of moving the original....there-by creating copies. >>>>> >>>>> I fear they are virus & I want your help in deleting them. >>>>> I have attached a screen shot for your clarity! Please help >>>>> >>>>> Thank you >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Anantha K Yoga >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Kanyo >>>> <Attach.tiff> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Kanyo >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > -- > Kanyo > <Attach 2.tiff><Attach.tiff> > > >
