dehro
2014-01-08, 06:01 PM
my computer runs windows 7 and has today started asking me permission to run a software called "update.exe".. it's kinda out of the blue and doesn't seem to give any further details as to what software is actually affected by this "update".
when I ask for details all I get is that the software is lodged in the directory with the following path
c:\user\user\appdata\local\temp (followed by another name that is composed of a mix of letters and numbers.. each time a different folder name)
when I search the "temp" directory for the software update.exe, I am currently listing 5 iterations of the programme, each in different sub folders to the temp one.
I have so far denied any autorisation to run that software. I have scanned them and found no viruses
On a probably unrelated note, apparently skype is malfunctioning and crashing as soon as I run it. I don't have any reason to think the two events are related if not for coinkydink timing.
I am very tempted to just delete all temp files. whilst I know this to be possible in the windows temp folder, I'm not sure about this other temp folder
am I right in being suspicious of this? should I just allow the software to run and see what happens?
advice would be appreciated.
when I ask for details all I get is that the software is lodged in the directory with the following path
c:\user\user\appdata\local\temp (followed by another name that is composed of a mix of letters and numbers.. each time a different folder name)
when I search the "temp" directory for the software update.exe, I am currently listing 5 iterations of the programme, each in different sub folders to the temp one.
I have so far denied any autorisation to run that software. I have scanned them and found no viruses
On a probably unrelated note, apparently skype is malfunctioning and crashing as soon as I run it. I don't have any reason to think the two events are related if not for coinkydink timing.
I am very tempted to just delete all temp files. whilst I know this to be possible in the windows temp folder, I'm not sure about this other temp folder
am I right in being suspicious of this? should I just allow the software to run and see what happens?
advice would be appreciated.