Solved Possible virus, please help

QuestionZ2

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Mar 9, 2017
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So, I downloaded a torrent and inside it, I found this .exe with the name "Xvid ultra codec pack". Out of curiosity I tried running it but it didn't execute because of some error. Then I deleted it. After I had emptied the folder containing it, I tried deleting the folder as well but couldn't because "The action can't be completed because the folder or file is open in another program". I have experienced no issues so far but being unable to delete an empty folder seems suspicious. Please help.
 

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TwinHeadedEagle

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Mar 8, 2013
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Hello,


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QuestionZ2

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Mar 9, 2017
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I cleaned with both things and attaching the reports here. Adwcleaner created two reports so I'm attaching both of them as well. Also, I think the threat was successfully cleaned because I managed to permanently delete the folder that I could not before. Thanks a bunch!
 

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