Wierd folder

[XtremePhysX]

Hello
I have a folder called "be65132efd4cf5970bdac160f90bf1" on my HDD, I can't delete it, it's so annoying. Is there a way I can delete it?

 

[SnW]

Have you tried In safe mode ?

 

[XtremePhysX]

How do I access safe mode? I'm using my parents laptop at the moment because my PC is dead, I can't even access the bios on this laptop

 

[Josh Weston]

As you turn it on, spam F8 to buggery.

 

[XtremePhysX]

As you turn it on, spam F8 to buggery.

Ok, will try that.

 

[yassarikhan786]

What does it say when you try deleting it?

 

[XtremePhysX]

What does it say when you try deleting it?

"You'll need to provide administration permission to delete this folder"

 

[yassarikhan786]

You need to right-click the folder, choose properties, then add yourself to the "permitted users" list by clicking on the edit option and then add. Only do this if your username is not present.

After you have full control you should be able to delete it. Does the folder contain anything?

 

[XtremePhysX]

It says:
"An error occured while applying security changes. Access is denied"
lol wtf ?!?!?
It contains 26 folders numbers like this: 1025, 1028, 1029 ... 3082.
The folders are empty.
I never made this folder, do you think it is a virus or something?

 

[yassarikhan786]

I don't think it's a virus. There is usually an .exe file of some kind for it to be a virus, but I may be wrong. Have you tried scanning just that folder with antivirus/antimalware software?

 

[XtremePhysX]

Says it's safe.
I think I'll leave it, it isn't harmful, could be part of the HDD or something.

 

[yassarikhan786]

They may just be temporary folders.

 

[Grizzly]

Just checked my PC and another and found a folder like what you described on each, one of the PCs was a fresh Windows install so I say it's safe to leave it.

 

[XtremePhysX]

Ok, ty guys.