How Can I Delete These Dodgy Files ???

[hairyblokey]

My idiot son and his mates have been having a sneeky look at some internet porn. They have somehow managed to download a couple of files that are of Application type, and are 48mb in size - i think they are just some sort of shortcut to a premium pay phone line / site.
I have tried to delete these, but keep getting the following message :
Cannot delete Ratedxxx : Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use.

The other file keeps putting a shortcut icon on the desktop, that if you delete just pops back up next time you startup, and shows as 'new programs added' in the program list.......

Can someone PLEEEAASSSEEEE tell me how i can rid of these - I am not the worlds greatest with this pc, and i have tried everything that i know.........

Thanks - Jason....

[LooseChippings]

Jason

firstly

ensure that your Anti Virus software is up to date and then virus check your system.

If you haven't got AV on your system get some sorted ASAP.

If you have a parasite / spyware similar to the 'XUPITER' thing you will need to search the internet for the rectification.

I had 'XUPITER' and had to manually edit the System Registry before I could delete the files.

Check this site for more info

http://www.pchell.com/support/xupiter.shtml

[augie2]

You can also try Spybot . Easy to use. Just delete items marked in red. It finds dialers very well and is free.

Unfortunately anti-virus software will not stop these dialers. Running Spybot on a regular basis will minimize your exposure. I hope that he didn't use that service. They are expensive and will show up on your next phone bill.

You should get a firewall. ZoneAlarm is a good one to stop unauthourized intrusions (hackers) or outgoing calls (trojans). Easy to set up and train and is also free. Go to the bottom of the page.

Decent anti-virus is AVG also free (see a trend?)

These measures will help to prevent and find crap on your system, but cannot prevent curiosity or stupidity. Ground him for a month with no access to your computer. That might teach him something.

Regards

augie

<edit>Here are some programs that you could use but the kids will probably beat them anyway. The best way to control this that I found was to relocate the computer in the family room. If he screams that you don't trust him anymore, remind him that he broke that trust

[hairyblokey]

Just to say thanks guys - Spybot seems to have got rid of the files......
Fantastic - thanks a lot.....

Regards - Jason......