C:\Documents and Settings\Enduser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\CTGLOL

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Sometimes when using the open command in some applications,
the browse window points to the directory C:\Documents and
Settings\Enduser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\CTGDDLOL where 'CTGDDLOL' varies each
time. When use Windows explorer to check the directory, the
directory doesn't exist at all. There is no 'Content.IE5'
directory either. This looks suspicious to me. Is it some
sort of virus?
 
netizen said:
Sometimes when using the open command in some applications,
the browse window points to the directory C:\Documents and
Settings\Enduser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\CTGDDLOL where 'CTGDDLOL' varies each
time. When use Windows explorer to check the directory, the
directory doesn't exist at all. There is no 'Content.IE5'
directory either. This looks suspicious to me. Is it some
sort of virus?
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Depends on which applications you're referring to. For example, if it
we're Microsoft Office, it might be trying to locate a Word, Excel or
Power Point file you recently may have exchanged with someone. Try
clearing your Internet Explorer and Recent Documents, Programs and
Web-Sites Cache.
 
from the said:
Sometimes when using the open command in some applications,
the browse window points to the directory C:\Documents and
Settings\Enduser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\CTGDDLOL where 'CTGDDLOL' varies each
time. When use Windows explorer to check the directory, the
directory doesn't exist at all. There is no 'Content.IE5'
directory either. This looks suspicious to me. Is it some
sort of virus?
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Sure there is, but it's hidden from you for the current logged in user.
Log in as some other user and you can see it just fine - or look at the
one under <someotheruser> and you will also see it. This is just another
instance of the 'special folder handling' which causes windows explorer
to lie to you - in particular it hides the structure of the IE cache.
 
Oh, that directory is there all right, it is one of those "Special"
directories that Microsoft won't let you see.
I doubt you have a virus.
 
netizen said:
Sometimes when using the open command in some applications,
the browse window points to the directory C:\Documents and
Settings\Enduser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\CTGDDLOL where 'CTGDDLOL' varies each
time. When use Windows explorer to check the directory, the
directory doesn't exist at all. There is no 'Content.IE5'
directory either. This looks suspicious to me. Is it some
sort of virus?
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The Content.IE5 folder typically has the System flag set.
I believe unless you have Explorer set to show hidden files you won't "see"
it normally, but if a Save As dialog or similar opens to that folder, you
can see it and it's contents.

It is not a virus, it is the default place for temporary Internet files.

HTH,


aD
 
Sometimes when using the open command in some applications,
the browse window points to the directory C:\Documents and
Settings\Enduser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\CTGDDLOL where 'CTGDDLOL' varies each
time. When use Windows explorer to check the directory, the
directory doesn't exist at all. There is no 'Content.IE5'
directory either. This looks suspicious to me. Is it some
sort of virus?
Click to expand...

The "Content.IE5\****" folder does exist on all XP systems but it's
classified as a hidden system file and most programs cannot see it. In
addition to Internet Explorer using it to store copies of all the stuff
that you browse up on the Internet, Outlook Express and some other
programs also store files there. For instance if someone sends you an
attachment that isn't displayed in OE if you click on the file name it
will decode in the temporary Internet folder and display. Nothing to be
afraid of unless you happen to frequent web sites that you wouldn't want
anyone to know about because people with a bit of knowledge can get into
the folders and root around.

Cap
 
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