Windows cannot find .recyclerrecyclerautorun.exe

mdhairil · External Since: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 3

Hi. I have a group of users who share a common folder. The common folder
resides on a windows server 2003 machine. Upon double clicking the common
folder, there is an error message "Windows cannot find
..\recycler\recycler\autorun.exe. Make sure you typed in the name correctly,
and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then
click search". However, if i were to right click the folder and click
explore, i can open the folder.
I suspect that it was a worm infecting the server and i went through the
checklist reflected in this website;
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_D....BRF&VS
However, i didn't find any symtoms listed in the website. Another
observation is that this problem only affect this particular common folder
and not the rest. If i were to right click on the folder, there is "Autoplay"
and "Browser" in addition to the normal "Open" and "Explore" option.
Here's what i did to torubleshoot the problem;
1) Update and run antivirus software on the server (Sophos version 6.0.5).
The software did not find any virus, malware or spyware.
2) Follow the guide on this website;
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_D....BRF&VS

Despite performing the two above mentioned steps, i still could not solve
the problem. What could be the problem? Did i miss on any steps? Please help.
Thank you.

Dave Patrick · External Since: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 3525

Those folder names are reserved names. Try using a different name.

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Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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"mdhairil" wrote:
> Hi. I have a group of users who share a common folder. The common folder
> resides on a windows server 2003 machine. Upon double clicking the common
> folder, there is an error message "Windows cannot find
> .\recycler\recycler\autorun.exe. Make sure you typed in the name
> correctly,
> and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then
> click search". However, if i were to right click the folder and click
> explore, i can open the folder.
> I suspect that it was a worm infecting the server and i went through the
> checklist reflected in this website;
> http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_D....BRF&VS
> However, i didn't find any symtoms listed in the website. Another
> observation is that this problem only affect this particular common folder
> and not the rest. If i were to right click on the folder, there is
> "Autoplay"
> and "Browser" in addition to the normal "Open" and "Explore" option.
> Here's what i did to torubleshoot the problem;
> 1) Update and run antivirus software on the server (Sophos version 6.0.5).
> The software did not find any virus, malware or spyware.
> 2) Follow the guide on this website;
> http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_D....BRF&VS
>
> Despite performing the two above mentioned steps, i still could not solve
> the problem. What could be the problem? Did i miss on any steps? Please
> help.
> Thank you.
>

mdhairil · External Since: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 3

Thanks for the reply. I will try changing the folder name. May i know what do
you mean by "reserved names"? Please enlighten me. Thank you.

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> Those folder names are reserved names. Try using a different name.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
> "mdhairil" wrote:
> > Hi. I have a group of users who share a common folder. The common folder
> > resides on a windows server 2003 machine. Upon double clicking the common
> > folder, there is an error message "Windows cannot find
> > .\recycler\recycler\autorun.exe. Make sure you typed in the name
> > correctly,
> > and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then
> > click search". However, if i were to right click the folder and click
> > explore, i can open the folder.
> > I suspect that it was a worm infecting the server and i went through the
> > checklist reflected in this website;
> > http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_D....BRF&VS
> > However, i didn't find any symtoms listed in the website. Another
> > observation is that this problem only affect this particular common folder
> > and not the rest. If i were to right click on the folder, there is
> > "Autoplay"
> > and "Browser" in addition to the normal "Open" and "Explore" option.
> > Here's what i did to torubleshoot the problem;
> > 1) Update and run antivirus software on the server (Sophos version 6.0.5).
> > The software did not find any virus, malware or spyware.
> > 2) Follow the guide on this website;
> > http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_D....BRF&VS
> >
> > Despite performing the two above mentioned steps, i still could not solve
> > the problem. What could be the problem? Did i miss on any steps? Please
> > help.
> > Thank you.
> >
>

Dave Patrick · External Since: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 3525

The operating system already has a folder named 'recycler' so it seems a bad
choice.

--

Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"mdhairil" wrote:
> Thanks for the reply. I will try changing the folder name. May i know what
> do
> you mean by "reserved names"? Please enlighten me. Thank you.

mdhairil · External Since: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 3

Hi. I'm sorry that i did not include the folder name earlier. The folder name
is "groupcmn" and it is not "recycler" as you thought.

I had already solved the problem and it doesn't have to do with folder name.
As i initially thought, it was a kind of virus or worn infecting the server.
However it was one of the client computer that was infected and caused this
problem. A minor registry tweak on the affected PCs and the problem is
solved. Thank you very much for your help. Looking forward to post again and
help others solve their Windows problem. Thanks and have a nice day. Smile

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> The operating system already has a folder named 'recycler' so it seems a bad
> choice.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
> "mdhairil" wrote:
> > Thanks for the reply. I will try changing the folder name. May i know what
> > do
> > you mean by "reserved names"? Please enlighten me. Thank you.
>

Dave Patrick · External Since: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 3525

Glad to hear it's sorted.

--

Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"mdhairil" wrote:
> Hi. I'm sorry that i did not include the folder name earlier. The folder
> name
> is "groupcmn" and it is not "recycler" as you thought.
>
> I had already solved the problem and it doesn't have to do with folder
> name.
> As i initially thought, it was a kind of virus or worn infecting the
> server.
> However it was one of the client computer that was infected and caused
> this
> problem. A minor registry tweak on the affected PCs and the problem is
> solved. Thank you very much for your help. Looking forward to post again
> and
> help others solve their Windows problem. Thanks and have a nice day. Smile

pohlcat01 · Joined: Jan 02, 2008 Posts: 1