can this be some sort of virus?

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In my program files there is a folder named xerox and inside there is another folder named nwwia there is nothing else but that folder, the size is 0 bytes yet when i try to delete it i get a message saying it is being used by another program what is there to be used?  how do i get rid of this. please help if you have experienced this before.

April F · Accepted Answer

No its not a virus anyone runniing xp has it...

Lacey · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

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Silver Thunderbird · Answer

nope, it's a system file.  but, if you have a virus, it may be infected.  go to www.windowsmarketplace.com and donwload avg free edition virus scan program, and spybot s&d by activeweb, and adaware for full protection.  you'll get really good protection out of all three programs, and once you've downloaded them, check for updates on each one, and run each one twice.  then, do a disk clean up on your system, then defrag, and restart your pc.  trust me, this is all worth it.  

good luck!!!

Anonymous · Answer

Nothing to worry about. I have the same on my freshly installed WinXP SP2 machine.  Now you can enjoy your New Years eve celebration with peace of mind!

Joe_Tx · Answer

if you just randomly found it prolly not. 
Ya gotta rember that there are tons of hidden files on your computer and they are hidden to reduce cludder and prevent you from accidently deleteing them. that and i think thats a basic windows file anyways

Ganesh Kumar G · Answer

Pls follow the link and read the pdf file. you will get cleared

120 IQ · Answer

spysweeper or norton antivirus.

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