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everytime i scan this flash there is this virus Trojan horse..and i see that a bunch of folders that i did not creat see to be created...even after deleting the virus these folders keep coming back..what do i get rid of them for GOOD!! please help

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This is a common removable-media reinfection: something on either the USB stick or the host PC is recreating the folders each time the drive is attached. reported the recurring folders and pushed for proper diagnostics — below are concise, safe steps to find and remove the root cause and to prevent recurrence.

First, inspect and clean the USB without opening it in Explorer (don’t double‑click the drive icon). From an elevated Command Prompt run the following on the USB drive letter (replace X: with the actual letter):

X:
attrib -s -h -r /s /d *.*
del /f /q autorun.inf
del /f /q *.lnk
chkdsk X: /f

Explanation: attrib reveals/removes hidden, system or read‑only flags so you can see and remove files the malware hides; del removes common autorun/infected shortcuts; chkdsk fixes filesystem issues that some droppers exploit. Back up personal files first.

If folders still reappear after that, format the stick (after backing up safe data). A full format removes hidden payloads permanently.

Next, clean the host PC — many droppers re-infect any attached media. Boot into Safe Mode (or use a rescue environment) and run an updated, second‑opinion scanner (for example, Malwarebytes or a reputable rescue ISO). Use a startup/autorun inspector (Sysinternals Autoruns) to find persistent entries and check AV quarantine/logs for the trojan name and location. If you get a trojan filename, post it — that lets responders recommend a specific removal tool.

Prevention tips: disable AutoPlay/autorun, keep OS and AV signatures updated, scan removable media before opening, and avoid running unknown executables from USB sticks. If the drive remains stubborn, replace it; inexpensive media are often cheaper than time lost fighting persistent infections.

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When you say scan this flash do you mean a flash drive or flash download or what?
What are you using for a scan? How are you deleting it? Are you using the scan program to clean it or are you just deleting? If you are just deleting the folders created then that means you are not deleting the trojan, just the files created by it. You will have to remove that actual trojan itself and the containing file too in order to stop it from creating files. Remember, many of these nasties create OTHER copies of themselves in other places on the computer, those have to be removed also. Many also require special programs AND specific steps to guarantee total removal.
Please post back with more information...especially flash what? Also, what is the name of the trojan, where is it actually located?

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Its a flash dik. I use symantec antivirus to delete the virus. And I manually delete the files created in the flash disk. those are the files that keep on coming back even when after deleting the virus......I have scanned my computer there was no threat found...hope this helps.

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