Your Questions About Recycling
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Mandy asks…
how do I remove? recycler/s-1-5-21-1417001333-1979792683-725345543–1004/dc5778.rar?
The Expert answers:
Recycler is the name of the Recycle Bin Folder
in each partition…………….so you don’t remove it
This folder contains a Recycle Bin directory for each registered user on the computer, sorted by their security identifier Inside the Recycler folder you will find an image of the recycle bin with a name that includes a long number with dashes (S-1-5-21-1417001333-920026266-725345543-1003). This is used to identify the user that deleted the files. Once the recycle bins are empty, the legitimiate directories should be empty as well.
Even after emptying the Recycler bin or cleaning it with CCleaner/ATFCleaner, the Recycler folder will still contain a “Recycle Bin” for each user that logs on to the computer, sorted by their security SID.
Robert asks…
Help on removing the RECYCLER virus?
I seem to have gotten myself into a little mess. On my old computer, i have the RECYCLER virus, but i got the full computer repaired, for other reasons, and the virus was cleaned off it. But now, on my phone, which I put songs in from my infected computer, now has the virus, I think. Whenever i try to go on it directly, an error occurs, and it says; Windows cannot find the following file: H:RECYCLER(random string of numbers).com But, I had already deleted the RECYCLER folder a long time ago. So i don’t know where the error is coming from, as there is no visible RECYCLER folder on my phone. So please can I have a clear guide on how to remove it (I’m not a very good IT technician). Thanks.
The Expert answers:
RECYCLER virus = worm.
Try:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Flash Disinfector – Flash Drive Autorun Malware Remover by sUBs
http://www.precisesecurity.com/tools-resources/adware-tools/flash-disinfector/
Joseph asks…
is the RECYCLER folder a virus?
should i delete it?
The Expert answers:
No, but it may contain virus infected files.
The Recycler folder is a specialized system folder that is linked to the Recycle Bin on your desktop. If you delete it, you will lose the Recycle Bin and the ability to recover deleted files on your machine.
Charles asks…
How can I remove RECYCLER?
It cause my PC to restart and my antivirus cannot find it.
The Expert answers:
Easy!…first of all..go to RUN and enter (without the quotation marks) “msconfig” and click BOOT and choose SAFE MODE..click APPLY then close it and it will restart..thengo to this path…C:/WINDOWS/System32 and scroll down, you should see Recycler as an application..and then right click on it and click DELETE..you will have no recycling bin, which doesn’t matter anyway, and then go to msconfig like before but this time click NORMAL BOOT..and restart again..your problem will be fixed.
Ken asks…
there is a folder named Recycler in every drive of my computer whose virus is it?
it creates a file named autorun.exe
The Expert answers:
The Recycler folder is not a virus.. Its a system folder created by windows on the NTFS partitions..
RECYCLER is basically a location where a user’s deleted files are stored.. After a user empties their Recycle Bin the data will stay in the RECYCLER location.. This could be viewed as a kind of hidden back-up for deleted files (99.9% of users don’t know about it) or back door to track a user if ever needed.. I would imagine its purpose is in the event a user deleted a critical system file that needed to be recovered..
The Recycler folder is used only on NTFS partitions. The Recycler folder contains a Recycle Bin for each user that logs on to the computer, sorted by their security identifier (SID)..
Pls check the links below..
For autorun.exe, scan with a good updated antivirus..
Donna asks…
RECYCLER virus in phone?
I have a biiiig problem.
I’m using Nokia 6280 phone
and I have 2 gb mini memory card for it
and few days ago when I connected it to my computer
NOD smart security antivirus that I use showed me that there’s a virus in it
I thought it was memory card so I formated it
but again, when I connect it to computer it shows same virus
when I open memory card directory it’s empty
I think it’s in my phone’s memory
just I don’t know how to fix it
help? *puppy eyes*
scan log:
12.1.2009 16:24:17Real-time file system protectionfileH:RECYCLERS-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013windowsupdate.coma variant of Win32/Injector.GU trojancleaned by deleting – quarantinedNT AUTHORITYSYSTEMEvent occurred on a new file created by the application: C:WINDOWSexplorer.exe.
The Expert answers:
RECYCLER virus comes with autorun.
Formatting won’t remove autorun.
Autorun is hidden.
Try flash disinfector:
http://www.precisesecurity.com/tools-resources/adware-tools/flash-disinfector/
When this program ask you to put in your USB stick; this when you connect your phone or memory card.
Then do a scan with Nod.
Steven asks…
What does an Electronics Recycler do?
what tools do they use ?
and why are they being paid?
The Expert answers:
These days if one little component in an electrical appliance breaks, you throw away the whole appliance. It doesn’t mean that all the components are broken. It’s a big waste and it’s also bad for the environment.
Electronic recycler would reclaim working electronic components, refurbish, test them and resell them. They would use typical hand tools, probably various types of desoldering tools.
Sharon asks…
C:/recycler/… upon startup?
Hi,
A few days ago, one of my friends put in a memory card into my computer and i put files on there and got files off, except about half way through getting the files, and then Symantec popped up and it came up with desktop.ini was infected. I hadnt heard of this file before, so i ran a complete sweep. Half way through, it had found one infected file in my temp files, i dont know whether that is relevant or not, but anyway… When the files showed up, i got to it in explorer, and when i got to it, it just disappeared and Symantec said it had destroyed it, so i believed it. Everything has been fine except whenever start up my computer unto the desktop, a little window comes up saying C:/recycler/ (i cant tell what thee rest is), except there is no folder in my C:/ named recycler, and there are no hidden files on that drive, its confusing the crap out of me.
I just wanted to know if this is anything to worry about. I checked a few forums and they just say empty your recycle bin, but my bin is empty :S…
So if you know what is happening with it, it would be awesome if you could explain.
Thanks 🙂
The Expert answers:
You got the recycler virus
google recycler virus and look for a fix
Lizzie asks…
recycler malware/virus help plzzzzzzzz?
i cant open internet explorer and folders keep appearin in my hard drive and back up drive called recycler i delete them and they reapear i also sometimes cant open hard drives i ran a malware remover and still no luck i also ran virus check
any help??
The Expert answers:
If you’re running Windows XP and those folders appear in the root of your C: drive (C:), it may well not be malware, but your Windows recycle bin. Try this:
1. In Windows Explorer, locate the Recycler folder and open it.
2. If there’s a folder with a recycle bin icon next to it and a name starting something like S-1-5-21-….. Then that’s your recycle bin and you needn’t worry.
3. To check one step further, double-click that S-1-5-21 folder and you should see your recycle files.
By the way, the regeneration of the folder is a feature of Windows.
Hope that helps.
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