Weird files on C:\

nicky9499 · 23-03-2008, 06:02 AM

Quite recently, two new files have appeared in my C:\ directory.

filein.cns
fileout.cns

It seems that when ever I delete these files (SHIFT+DEL), the regenerate themselves on reboot.
I am very strict when it comes to my computer's security, and I would like to know what these files are, what they do, and if neccesary, how do I remove them?

Thanks to all in advance.

Fred · 23-03-2008, 05:51 AM

Well, first check this link out as it explains the file extension...

Further google-ing suggests that these files are not malware. If you haven't already, you could always do some malware scans to be sure. I would suggest something like Trend Micro for the virus scan, and adaware and spybot for spyware.

nicky9499 · 24-03-2008, 06:49 AM

Thanks for the information. Really helped.

23-03-2008, 06:02 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
nicky9499 Geek Trainee Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 15 Male Posts: 30 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline	Weird files on C:\ Quite recently, two new files have appeared in my C:\ directory. filein.cns fileout.cns It seems that when ever I delete these files (SHIFT+DEL), the regenerate themselves on reboot. I am very strict when it comes to my computer's security, and I would like to know what these files are, what they do, and if neccesary, how do I remove them? Thanks to all in advance.

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23-03-2008, 05:51 AM	#2 (permalink) Top
Fred Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 23 Male Posts: 659 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	Well, first check this link out as it explains the file extension... Further google-ing suggests that these files are not malware. If you haven't already, you could always do some malware scans to be sure. I would suggest something like Trend Micro for the virus scan, and adaware and spybot for spyware.

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nicky9499 Geek Trainee Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 15 Male Posts: 30 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline	Thanks for the information. Really helped.

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