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    ropleytig Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 3, 2015, 10:38 AM
    How to remove Thumbs.db.vir files
    I have about 30 of these files which I think are potential viruses
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    Jan 3, 2015, 10:42 AM
    Nope thumbs.db is a perfectly legit file used by windows for image thumbnails.
    What anti-virus are you using and have you updated and conducted a deep scan ?
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    Jan 4, 2015, 05:41 AM
    Thumbs.db yes these I know are OK. The ones I have are thumbs.db.vir
    I use Microsoft security essentials and Sophos vrus scanner
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    Jan 4, 2015, 07:14 AM
    Are you using any cloud services?
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    Jan 4, 2015, 07:34 AM
    Not intentionally
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