There is a Trojan that sets the Hidden property of files and folders, and ruins more. Hope you don't have it, it came right through my protection as well. Some months ago, I don't recall which one any more.

A lot of utilities come with the option to install some AV as well. I allways have to take care to switch it off. Having two or more protectors active is a performance nightmare, I found out.

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Usually I'm wrong. But to be effective and efficient, I don't need to be correct or accurate.

visit www.aRtBeeWeb.nl (works) or Missing Manuals (tutorials & reviews) - both need an update though