Hi Vinod , Zero Kb file does not mean its a virus.
SO dont worry about it. Rahul. On 07-Jan-2010, at 9:34 AM, Vinodh K.S. wrote: > 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. >> >> 'Attach' pic shows original virus files + copies in the folder, ' Untitled >> Folder' >> '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> > >
