.eml files everywhere

[Anne]

Took a computer out of service 18 months ago because it
filled up with .eml files. I would really like to find a
way to cure it.

In late July or early August 2001 I got a kakworm on it,
according to Norton, possibly on a signature file through
AOL. I quarantined, as per Norton's recommendation since
it couldn't fix it on the spot, the aol mail files. Then
discovered that Norton's website (at that time) had other
instructions than quarantine, but no cure for that
particular problem.

Went on using computer for a couple of months until it
filled up with these .eml files, one in almost every
conceivable place, most dated the same day in September,
78kb, Outlook Express Mail. The names vary but are taken
from within the system document names. Each shows an
open envelope.

There's also a riched20.dll file that shows up in various
places, 56kb, application extension, with a date a couple
of days before the .eml dates. Does it belong?

The .eml files appear to delete, but reappear. The
system resources claim to be 70% free, but don't act that
way.

Can you help? If not, where should I go for help?
Thanks for any assistance.
Anne

[Gail]

I would scan your system with an up to date AV, write down every virus and every
file infected. Then go and find the exact instructions for removal. Download
any tools and run them.

(BTW you got the virus by opening an infected email)


"Anne" > wrote in message
...
> Took a computer out of service 18 months ago because it
> filled up with .eml files. I would really like to find a
> way to cure it.
>
> In late July or early August 2001 I got a kakworm on it,
> according to Norton, possibly on a signature file through
> AOL. I quarantined, as per Norton's recommendation since
> it couldn't fix it on the spot, the aol mail files. Then
> discovered that Norton's website (at that time) had other
> instructions than quarantine, but no cure for that
> particular problem.
>
> Went on using computer for a couple of months until it
> filled up with these .eml files, one in almost every
> conceivable place, most dated the same day in September,
> 78kb, Outlook Express Mail. The names vary but are taken
> from within the system document names. Each shows an
> open envelope.
>
> There's also a riched20.dll file that shows up in various
> places, 56kb, application extension, with a date a couple
> of days before the .eml dates. Does it belong?
>
> The .eml files appear to delete, but reappear. The
> system resources claim to be 70% free, but don't act that
> way.
>
> Can you help? If not, where should I go for help?
> Thanks for any assistance.
> Anne