Music files turns into application
 

Hi everytime
I download a music files off limewire it work fine after i download it
but everytime i turn off my computer and turn it back on again
the files turns from mp3 to exe
what is going on?

You may have a virus or worm...read on here:

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showthread.php?t=67143

Good Luck :o

Dano

Thanks

Same Problem here,
 

I am having the same problem, i just spent the last 2 days uninstalling and reinstalling and downloaded 1500 songs and turned off my computer and then today turned it on and it did the same thing. someone has to know how to fix this!!!!!!

Can I ask you guys what file types you are downloading ??
Are they only mp3's or have you downloaded anything else ??
Could you let us know all the file types you have downloaded...:idea:

And also...when the files become .exe, are they all the same size?
Does a new folder appear in your LW library (maybe with no name)? If there is a new folder, does it contain anything?

mostly all mp3's i also have DL a few zip files a couple pc games. All the files i DL turn into program files (all 408 kb), and yes it did create a folder that had a bunch of different files in it, i was unable to delete the folder but i deleted all it's contents. i have uninstalled and reinstalled limewire 3 or 4 times made sure all files were off my computer and it still repeats the same thing. they all stay in my audio folder until i shut the system off then upon restart all my files are converted and moved. the folder it created has a bunch of zip files 212.6 kb in it, about 550 different files alot of it all adult entertainment. i appreciate the help. thanks

Deffinatley doesn't sound good, now we have to determine if it was because of the game file or just an MP3...It's very dangerous to download games and programs through p2p as they are usually always infected...

Just a thought you didn't by chance download that stupid urgent limewire update did you (the one that always shows up in your search results)

You definatley would have a virus and/or nasty spyware on your computer now...I'd suggest you go to one of these sites and post a Highjack this log and get your system cleaned up....
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
http://www.castlecops.com/HijackThis.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/

I had the exact same problem after I (stupidly) downloaded a movie file. It's caused by a worm (Delf.ATB). Download AVG, do a scan, and you should be fine.

I don't know how many AV programs are picking this up. I know Norton doesn't, but that's not saying much.

skellybones could you let us know what file extension and size the movie was...What happened to your files after AVG cleaned up the worm, did they turn back to normal ??
Thanks for your time....:rolleyes_2:

The original movie file I attempted to download was .avi, 500-something mb. The file was corrupted, so I got a compressed .zip file instead, 212.6 kb. I wound up uninstalling LW and deleting my entire library before getting AVG, so I don't know if the songs go back to mp3s. But it's been a couple days since then and all my new downloads are working. :idea:

omg skellybones thank u so much cuz i have norton and i didnt kno wat was happening

but yea the same thing happened to me i turned on my computer and all my songs were gone from itunes and all my songs from limewire went to the programs folder and if i try to use the file it says limeiwre will not launch the speciefied file for security reasons so u think if i just do a scan with one of those things it well fix this problem??

Download AVG free from the link in skellybones's post. Scan your system & see how you go.
If you're still having trouble after that, post back here & we can link you to other help sites if needed.

If AVG does fix things for you, can you please let us know...to help other people in the same boat:)

i have the same problem i downloaded a virus a couple of days ago and all my mp3 files turned into .exe and nw the file size for all of them is 480.0 kb when they used to be about 3000-6000kb

i download AVG 7.5 and did a scan it picked up some kind of worm but my music files are still zipped and cant play........i need help

there is this empty file dat just appeared and says"qxdddd" something like dat plz help me birdy

same with me i did the scan and they still wont work

Hotshizzle55.
Make sure you update Deffs in AVG first then Re Boot your computer in safe mode, & scan again, Delete all found.
When you've done this restart computer, then try system restore to a point
before U D/L the bad file.
Please post back to give us feedback. Tell us if you have your files back, or not. thank you.
Peace.

Hmmm, I'd say your files could be gone and there might be nothing more you can do to get them back...As this is a fairly new virus we are in the dark about the causes and symtoms of it as well...

I must say that you need to be really careful with every download, make sure files are always over 2000KBs, do not download any zip, exe, wma, wmv files...Don't download any programs or games...It's just to dangerous...

Always Scan your file before playing it, you can do this by going to your shared folder outside of limewire (to find this folder click on one of your files in your LW library and click on explore)
That will open up your shared folder, now right click on your file and you will see the option to scan it with your AV and Spyware Scanner....
If you make this a habit you will stay safe...:idea:
WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of!

And don't DL any files that are 807kb. So far I have not heard that AVG will get rid of the virus. I have only heard that it will catch it and delete or quarantine it before you open the file. I believe that if you already have it your OS is toast. So far the only way I have found to get rid of it is to Re-Format and Re-install Windows. If any body knows of another way to get rid of it please let us know.

one more info i found a folder that iz not empty but has jux appeared and have musics dat are zip dat i have neva even dl before wtf?

i have dis otha folder dat has a zip file named q7q7q7q7q7qq7q7q7xx wtf iz dat?

umm mickjapa uhhhh im not sure but my deff wont update there is a error a XML parsenal error can u help me?

here iz a report from avg dat i have not updated:

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F7A5040-9305-4BDA-A5EE-E7EE68E6A93B}\RP98\A0032141.exe -> Downloader.Obfuscated.bh : Cleaned.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{8F7A5040-9305-4BDA-A5EE-E7EE68E6A93B}\RP99\A0032397.exe -> Hijacker.Agent.is : Cleaned.
:mozilla.14:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.16:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.17:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.19:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.28:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Advertising : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.29:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Advertising : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.31:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Advertising : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.32:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Advertising : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.30:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\3502_5ae7c 4592_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Doubleclick : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.551:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\100306_503 4ac10e_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realmedia : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.552:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\100306_503 4ac10e_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realmedia : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.553:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\100306_503 4ac10e_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realmedia : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.553:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\100306_5b5 a2ab09_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realmedia : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.553:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\100310_5d9 c72b7c_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realmedia : Error during cleaning.
:mozilla.553:C:\Program Files\Support.com\backup\Co\cookies.txt\100313_50b 043ddf_/cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Realmedia : Error during cleaning.
C:\Documents and Settings\Dragonsta5o4\Cookies\dragonsta5o4@tacoda[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Ducsta5o4\Cookies\ducsta5o4@login.trackin g101[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tracking101 : Cleaned.
C:\Program Files\WinRAR\Default.SFX -> Worm.Fujack.ac : Cleane

Me i downloaded some stuff like stuff for some windows i cant really tell you because bad idea but i downloaded some thing and it made my Lime Wire pro keep poping up but i fixed it with AVG free just a tip dont download any thing past 1,000 kb or pre pair to be wormed out of your mind.

Download AVG Free Here.
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0....0free&tag=srch

Chris B......

I hate these worms i geting my blade ready......:butcher 2:


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there iz sumthin wrong i got avg but cant update there iz a XML error

Hi hotshizzle55.
Go to the AVG web site an get them to do an on line scan for you
The site will want to install an active X prog, let it install only takes a sec.
not the scan that can take some time.
That should clear it, then update defs n do a scan in safe mode.
Peace,

so first go to the website and do an onlene scan?one question do i have to be in save mode for dat online scan and how long da onlind scan would take?do i update the deffs in safe mode?

i am not sure wat to update the antivirus avg or the antispyware avg?

Just normal mode. close every thing but your browser.
Depends on your connection speed how long it takes
Do it or things could get a lot worse.
Update both after scan.
Stop posting everywhere or one of the mods will ban you from posting. Post in this thread only
Peace.

oh ok but there are a lot of websites on avg but in not sure which one can u gimme da one with da scan.....and afta i online scan i should update both da antivirs and antspyware?so which scan should i use to scan in safe mode?

umm im not sure ur of help but i use da AVG anti-virus and did a scan and fixed da problem but i lost all ob my musics.....omfg

The problem you have is a very bad worm & You cant fix it,
So go to one of these sites, Regester, & post your problem
They can fix it.
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
http://www.castlecops.com/HijackThis.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
Peace.

yea wen i try to go there it shows this page can not be displayed

Try this link
Ive checked it, it works,

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti.../lng/us/tpl/v5
Peace.

no tht one doesnt work either=\ my internet sux or sumthing cuz its slower now

thankyou
 

I dont normally coment or join forums, but all I can say is a BIG thankyou to you, my coputer also changed my files to zips/exe files
but thanks to your information I have downloaded AVG and all is now good with the world again

it was 100% work and it is titled Worm/Delf.ATB

honestly a big thankyou xxx:idea:

Angelfan.
The link works fine, the problem is your computer.

Het Hi.
Thanks for the feedback, your reply will give confidence in an exelent Anti Virus program, and help remove some of the virus file's from the network we
all love.
Peace.