inconvenience is virus HARD drive smart (hidden files/folders)

My 32 bit Windows Vista computer has pretty much recovered from smart HARD drive virus. Part of the recovery process completed a restoration of the system to a ponit before the virus. Only one annoyance (I know) which is: many files in the folders of my image and Document retain control under hidden. I change my folder look an option to show all hidden folders, but it would be nice to just delete this hidden control. Because I can still see them it's really just a gene and it's kind of a waste of time to go to each property of individual file to change it to delete the selection of hidden. Is there a quick fix that would do just that? or do I just have to live with the inconvenience and rejoice that most important points have been resolved.

Hello

Follow all the instructions in the "Uninstall Guide" including running RKILL, UNHIDE.exe and the
other methods.

Remove Smart HDD (Uninstall Guide)<-- read="" this="" link="" for="" removal="">
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/Remove-Smart-HDD

See if you can access the internet using the safe mode with networking (repeatedly press F8 as you start).
If you are unable to access the internet, then you will need download the programs on another computer
and transfer to it on removable media such as CD, DVD or USB drives.

It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
the regular windows when you can.

TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
check with the other methods below.
http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
(If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

Malwarebytes - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
Download it here.

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as shown above.)

Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/   <-->


http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y  <-->

Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
(viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Microsoft safety scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

Other tests free online
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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After the removal of malicious programs:

Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
system files.

Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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If necessary AFTER you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware. (DO NOT USE IF)
MALWARE IS STILL PRESENT).

How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

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For extreme cases:

Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
you have exhausted other options.
http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

Microsoft support - Virus and Security Solution Center
http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

I hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

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