What is VC_RED.MSI?
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Hello,
I've been noticing for a while now that I have this strange file located on the (C:) drive.
I wonder where it could have come from and if it's a virus or not? Because I don't remember seeing it when I first got my computer. (It's possible that I'm mistaken)
I'm asking this because for some time now, one of my fans has been running constantly at full speed, and I suspect an infection.
Thanks in advance.
P.S.: I'm on Windows Vista.Configuration: Windows Vista
Firefox 3.0.6
I've been noticing for a while now that I have this strange file located on the (C:) drive.
I wonder where it could have come from and if it's a virus or not? Because I don't remember seeing it when I first got my computer. (It's possible that I'm mistaken)
I'm asking this because for some time now, one of my fans has been running constantly at full speed, and I suspect an infection.
Thanks in advance.
P.S.: I'm on Windows Vista.Configuration: Windows Vista
Firefox 3.0.6
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Well, just a piece of advice from an old-timer in IT (32 years in the industry and 13 years personal experience, 32 + 13 = a wealth of knowledge). When faced with the presence of an unknown file, there are two solutions:
A: Rename the file by adding, for example, your initials to avoid losing the original name.
B: Create a folder (for example, "awaiting deletion") and place this file in it without changing its name (of course, you need to remember its original location).
Then see if a program, application, or the OS reports its absence.
The next steps are straightforward; keep it safe for about six months, for example.
Personally, I have three VC-RED files awaiting: one .msi, one .cab, and I've just noticed that there are also EULA files that seem related and pertain to an installation, all located under C:.
A: Rename the file by adding, for example, your initials to avoid losing the original name.
B: Create a folder (for example, "awaiting deletion") and place this file in it without changing its name (of course, you need to remember its original location).
Then see if a program, application, or the OS reports its absence.
The next steps are straightforward; keep it safe for about six months, for example.
Personally, I have three VC-RED files awaiting: one .msi, one .cab, and I've just noticed that there are also EULA files that seem related and pertain to an installation, all located under C:.
Prozz
Alainh18, I followed your advice (it's December 17, 2013)... do you already know if I can delete everything (three pending VC-RED files, a .msi, a .cab, there are also eula files)?
