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Lol-x · 30 December 2008, 02:51 PM

If you are using Microsoft Windows and suspect a file called SAM is a virus or a trojan or a key logger, DO NOT DELETE IT!!!

Unfortunately, I did delete it and later realised that this is the Security Account Manager (SAM).

As a result I toasted my computer OS and it is now at the repair shop

So not much from me until it is repaired.

bodybump · 30 December 2008, 02:58 PM

Oh crap...did you able to save all your data's steve?

Lol-x · 30 December 2008, 03:01 PM

I'm not sure about my data, but I think I will be able to get it off.

I might buy a bigger HD they have a Western Digital 320gig for $150 and it sounds like a sweet deal, so I might just get that and try to use my original HD as a slave drive to take all my data from to restore.

unclesallie · 30 December 2008, 04:26 PM

i don't get every technical detail, but i understand words like 'toasted'.....
sorry for your troubles and hope they get better. meantime, it explains why i haven't heard from you.....good luck, and in a week or so, i'll try to check in on you.

2careless · 30 December 2008, 04:52 PM

Mate, have a proper backup regime and you won't have this problem. You don't need fancy stuff, just plain old Microsoft supplied ntbackup and backup the whole shebang into your external USB drive periodically. In addition, get this freeware called Ultimate Boot CD for Windows - It's the most handy utility for Windows.

GBJIV · 30 December 2008, 05:00 PM

Bummer, sorry to hear that Steve. Hope it works out okay. Thanks for the warning!

swatty · 30 December 2008, 07:40 PM

Sorry to hear that Steve, did your virus scanner tell you to delete this file ?

Latrodectus · 31 December 2008, 06:13 AM

If you get a bigger HD that is a good thing! Hope you can recover all the data you need!
Fred

2careless · 31 December 2008, 06:55 AM

As long as he only removed SAM file, the data's still there. You only need to mount the hard disk onto another working computer and the files are visible. The only issue will be if he setup exotic access rights mechanism on his files, they will be tricky to reconstruct.

Bisquitlips · 31 December 2008, 02:58 PM

Process Explorer is a free utility that will make determining the validity of the processes running on your system.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx

Give it a try. Very good stuff.

tudorman8276 · 31 December 2008, 03:03 PM

...lost me.

...I am heading back to the watchout section where I belong.

Stan.

Lol-x · 31 December 2008, 09:53 PM

Thanks Richard I will give that a try.

I have made my hard disk a portable external hard disk for the time being and will try to restore the XP system.

30 December 2008, 02:51 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Sam If you are using Microsoft Windows and suspect a file called SAM is a virus or a trojan or a key logger, DO NOT DELETE IT!!! Unfortunately, I did delete it and later realised that this is the Security Account Manager (SAM). As a result I toasted my computer OS and it is now at the repair shop So not much from me until it is repaired. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 December 2008, 02:58 PM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Oh crap...did you able to save all your data's steve? __________________

30 December 2008, 03:01 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I'm not sure about my data, but I think I will be able to get it off. I might buy a bigger HD they have a Western Digital 320gig for $150 and it sounds like a sweet deal, so I might just get that and try to use my original HD as a slave drive to take all my data from to restore. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 December 2008, 05:00 PM	#6
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Bummer, sorry to hear that Steve. Hope it works out okay. Thanks for the warning! __________________ Jackson

31 December 2008, 06:13 AM	#8
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	If you get a bigger HD that is a good thing! Hope you can recover all the data you need! Fred __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

30 December 2008, 04:26 PM	#4
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	i don't get every technical detail, but i understand words like 'toasted'..... sorry for your troubles and hope they get better. meantime, it explains why i haven't heard from you.....good luck, and in a week or so, i'll try to check in on you.

30 December 2008, 04:52 PM	#5
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Mate, have a proper backup regime and you won't have this problem. You don't need fancy stuff, just plain old Microsoft supplied ntbackup and backup the whole shebang into your external USB drive periodically. In addition, get this freeware called Ultimate Boot CD for Windows - It's the most handy utility for Windows.

30 December 2008, 07:40 PM	#7
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Sorry to hear that Steve, did your virus scanner tell you to delete this file ?

31 December 2008, 06:55 AM	#9
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	As long as he only removed SAM file, the data's still there. You only need to mount the hard disk onto another working computer and the files are visible. The only issue will be if he setup exotic access rights mechanism on his files, they will be tricky to reconstruct.

31 December 2008, 02:58 PM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Process Explorer is a free utility that will make determining the validity of the processes running on your system. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx Give it a try. Very good stuff. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

31 December 2008, 03:03 PM	#11
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	...you all... ...lost me. ...I am heading back to the watchout section where I belong. Stan.

31 December 2008, 09:53 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Thanks Richard I will give that a try. I have made my hard disk a portable external hard disk for the time being and will try to restore the XP system. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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