do i have a virus?

[truebrit]

from time to time i'll start up windows and notice that my folder settings have changed,icon size etc,what is causing this.

 

[Brink]

Hello Truebrit,

It doesn't sound like it from your desciption, but you should do a full scan of your computer with a antivirus program (ex: the free Avast Home Edition) to be safe.

I believe that using the download in METHOD TWO of the tutorial below will fix your folder view problem.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/70819-windows-explorer-folder-view-settings.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[lemur]

Please follow Brink's instructions and also run malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes.org

 

[JMH]

Hello truebrit,
After following the good advice of Brink & lemur I suggest you also do a quick scan with SuperAntiSpyware free version.

SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!

 

[dinesh]

Does anyone else use your computer in your absense?