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Old March 19th 10, 06:07 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
MPW
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Default PatchedSFC_os.dll

I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my McAfee
program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it. I searched the
windows sites, but have not been able to find out how to delete that file.
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Old March 20th 10, 05:32 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Andrew E.
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Default PatchedSFC_os.dll

If its a mcafee file,then its probably in use,go to run,type:services.msc
Scroll to mcafee services,double click,select "disable",probably more than
one service running...

"MPW" wrote:

I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my McAfee
program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it. I searched the
windows sites, but have not been able to find out how to delete that file.

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Old March 20th 10, 05:32 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Andrew E.
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Default PatchedSFC_os.dll

If its a mcafee file,then its probably in use,go to run,type:services.msc
Scroll to mcafee services,double click,select "disable",probably more than
one service running...

"MPW" wrote:

I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my McAfee
program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it. I searched the
windows sites, but have not been able to find out how to delete that file.

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Old March 21st 10, 06:40 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
nass
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Default PatchedSFC_os.dll



"MPW" wrote:

I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my McAfee
program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it. I searched the
windows sites, but have not been able to find out how to delete that file.


I suspect this file, it could be an infection. I never heard of it unless
you enlighten us more about, it seem to em fishy file!

If you mean SFC-os.dll it can be either a legitimate file ( windows file) or
a viral infection. You didn't tell us where the prompt coming from, is it
Mcafee or windows prompt in the like of Event viewer or security
manager..etc.

Try to scan for malware and viruses and let us know your findings:

http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html
Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe

BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...es/blacklight/
BlackLight
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/fsbl.exe

Easy Clean
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...er/easy-clean/


Run a scan from here on-line:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/d...d=ie&venid=sym
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from he
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
HTH
nass
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http://www.nasstec.co.uk



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Old March 21st 10, 06:40 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
nass
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Default PatchedSFC_os.dll



"MPW" wrote:

I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my McAfee
program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it. I searched the
windows sites, but have not been able to find out how to delete that file.


I suspect this file, it could be an infection. I never heard of it unless
you enlighten us more about, it seem to em fishy file!

If you mean SFC-os.dll it can be either a legitimate file ( windows file) or
a viral infection. You didn't tell us where the prompt coming from, is it
Mcafee or windows prompt in the like of Event viewer or security
manager..etc.

Try to scan for malware and viruses and let us know your findings:

http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html
Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malware
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe

BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...es/blacklight/
BlackLight
ftp://ftp.f-secure.com/anti-virus/tools/fsbl.exe

Easy Clean
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA/secu...er/easy-clean/


Run a scan from here on-line:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/d...d=ie&venid=sym
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from he
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html
HTH
nass
---
http://www.nasstec.co.uk



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Old March 21st 10, 06:46 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Shenan Stanley
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Default PatchedSFC_os.dll

MPW wrote:
I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my
McAfee program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it.
I searched the windows sites, but have not been able to find out
how to delete that file.


Sounds like you were hacked/infested/something 'bad'.

sfc_os.dll is a process belonging to the Windows program . sfc.dll is a file
that contains functions used to monitor system files for validity. It
belongs to the Microsoft Windows environment.

Having a "PatchedSFC_OS.dll" sounds really bad.

I'd scan with MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware. No guarantees that will
clean it.

I'd probably do a repair (in-place upgrade) installation with a Windows XP
w/SP3 integrated CD to replace necessary system files with known good ones.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html


  #7  
Old March 21st 10, 06:46 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Shenan Stanley
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Posts: 10,523
Default PatchedSFC_os.dll

MPW wrote:
I receive this prompt that there is a patchedSFC_os.dll from my
McAfee program. I tried to delete the file, but can not remove it.
I searched the windows sites, but have not been able to find out
how to delete that file.


Sounds like you were hacked/infested/something 'bad'.

sfc_os.dll is a process belonging to the Windows program . sfc.dll is a file
that contains functions used to monitor system files for validity. It
belongs to the Microsoft Windows environment.

Having a "PatchedSFC_OS.dll" sounds really bad.

I'd scan with MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware. No guarantees that will
clean it.

I'd probably do a repair (in-place upgrade) installation with a Windows XP
w/SP3 integrated CD to replace necessary system files with known good ones.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html


 




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