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Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:07:00 - [1] Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:15:12 insidious new folder found. the folder goes in My documents and is named EVE, with subfolders capture and logs. do a simple search for any files and folders named Eve, after you uninstall the game. I uninstalled the game because i got caught in a blanket ban **storm and had my account locked, and they wont reopen it. so im glad i didnt put up with their bull** and buy the game. they specifically told me they did a blanket ban, and since my ISP services 2 million people in about 50,000 square mile area, and since it has a monopoly here by owning the comm lines, they said I "looked" enough like someone else to be them. basically, you cant prove them wrong, but Im glad I learned sooner than later about their incompetency. Now, to the actual file itself. Once you have located this file try to delete the top directory. you cant. go to properties and uncheck read only (as this is whats causing it). given that you are admin of your own computer, this should solve it. well, now you try to delete it once again, and strangely, its read only again. repeat this 5 times to make sure it isnt your error. Congratulations, you've found an undeletable junk folder placed in your computer. Isn't that how malicious viruses start, and indeed the very definition of one? something that protects itself from even the owner of the computer trashing it? Stay away from CCP, they look as bad as Blizzard corporate now.
Kenneth McCoy Vale Heavy Industries Molotov Coalition	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:09:00 - [2] First, lol!
RaTTuS BIG Ka-Tet	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:10:00 - [3] screenshot or STFU -- BIG Lottery, BIG Deal, InEve [Now Verified] & RaTTuS Home
Van Steiza Battlestars GoonSwarm	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:11:00 - [4] I have something long meaty and smooth for you to swallow.
Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:11:00 - [5] Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:15:21 Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:13:10 Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:12:40 it doesn't cost you a thing to try if you're feeling bored. go ahead. hell, you dont even have to delete all of eve to do it, just try ot delete that folder. If you cant use trashcan to reactivate it should you succeed, I'll pray to the computer gods for you. the folder goes in My documents and is named EVE, with subfolders capture and logs.
Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:22:00 - [6] I wish I were joking...
Stitcher Caldari legion of qui Freelancer Alliance	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:23:00 - [7] Edited by: Stitcher on 08/11/2007 07:23:44 http://eddddie.googlepages.com/facepalm.jpg - The game is not the problem. The problem is that you are not adapting to the game.
Dr Paithos Minmatar Republic Deep Space Institute	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:23:00 - [8] Originally by: Van Steiza I have something long meaty and smooth for you to swallow. Is it ham? Mmm, ham. Originally by: RedFall How dare you try to argue my point with your so called "evidence". I don't need any, I have truthiness on my side.
Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:25:00 - [9] and if you think that restarting my relinquish CCPs hold on that file, I already tried that.
Space Warp Los Illuminados	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:25:00 - [10] Originally by: Krymusstopit Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:15:12 ... Once you have located this file try to delete the top directory. you cant. go to properties and uncheck read only (as this is whats causing it). given that you are admin of your own computer, this should solve it. well, now you try to delete it once again, and strangely, its read only again. repeat this 5 times to make sure it isnt your error. Congratulations, you've found an undeletable junk folder placed in your computer. Isn't that how malicious viruses start, and indeed the very definition of one? something that protects itself from even the owner of the computer trashing it? ... I could be wrong, but if I remember correctly, XP using an NTFS file system doesn't use the Read Only attribute on folders. It's ignored, and only applies to files.
Tecknoblaze An Eye For An Eye Rule of Three	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:27:00 - [11] I liek it wen girls do things lol ------------------------------------ HEY! HEY! WHAT!!? WHAT?! WHAT!!! COME ON! WHAT!?! OH WHAT THE!?! WHAT?! OK! OK! Ok. Fine. WHAT COME ON MAN! WHAT?!!?
Dr Paithos Minmatar Republic Deep Space Institute	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:28:00 - [12] Originally by: Tecknoblaze I liek it wen girls do things lol Especially if it involves ham. Originally by: RedFall How dare you try to argue my point with your so called "evidence". I don't need any, I have truthiness on my side.
Stitcher Caldari legion of qui Freelancer Alliance	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:30:00 - [13] That folder's where all the EVE chat logs, player portraits and screenshots go. If the client needs to generate a new log, portrait, screenshot or any other record of play, and that folder is missing, then it creates it again so it can do its job. So it sounds to me like you've still got the EVE client installed somewhere and are trying to run it. Might want to use the uninstaller next time. Before you do that, could I have your stuff? - The game is not the problem. The problem is that you are not adapting to the game.
Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:30:00 - [14] Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:33:17 Originally by: Space Warp Originally by: Krymusstopit Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:15:12 ... Once you have located this file try to delete the top directory. you cant. go to properties and uncheck read only (as this is whats causing it). given that you are admin of your own computer, this should solve it. well, now you try to delete it once again, and strangely, its read only again. repeat this 5 times to make sure it isnt your error. Congratulations, you've found an undeletable junk folder placed in your computer. Isn't that how malicious viruses start, and indeed the very definition of one? something that protects itself from even the owner of the computer trashing it? ... I could be wrong, but if I remember correctly, XP using an NTFS file system doesn't use the Read Only attribute on folders. It's ignored, and only applies to files. and it will appear in gray on the folder attribute as read only checked. removing this check mark will bring up an option to remove read only on ALL files and subfolders, or just the folder itself. using this method to remove read only should have a domino effect, and after the process finished the folder looks free of read only mode, gray (indicating any subfiles/folders) or normal. it MAY not be CCP's fault at all, except for some faulty exploitable code that allowed someone else to do this. It may be related only to someone that uses a popular game to distribute a virus. thats not totally out of the question. The question is who really is doing this, and why didn't we know yet?
Zalathar Minmatar Biometaloid INC	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:32:00 - [15] mine went to the recycle bin happily (did not want to delete it) ~~~~~~ mods, if you think i'm ugly please say "eeek!" ~~~~~~ eeeeeekk - Deckard eeeeee...K -Darth Patches gawwwd damn!!1 -zhuge you soo pretty I think you're stunningly handsome and let me just say that you're wearing that dead parrot on your shoulder in a particularly dashing way today. -Hango Your using up all the space hango! - Timmeh
Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:34:00 - [16] Originally by: Zalathar mine went to the recycle bin happily (did not want to delete it) make sure its the whole eve folder in my documents that you're talking about.
Flamewave Crimson Moon Society	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:37:00 - [17] Originally by: Krymusstopit go to properties and uncheck read only [...] and strangely, its read only again. It does that with all folders under Windows XP. Just FYI. You probably have a program using a file under that folder somewhere. __________
Ryuu Katsu	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:41:00 - [18] Maybe you should try to boot into safe mode to release any unneeded system resources then try to delete the files/folder(s). Again as an earlier poster, please post a screenie to support such substantiations, in either case what you describe is not such an unfrequent occurance in the world computers, you just need to deal with it in the correct fashion.
Sathenu	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:42:00 - [19] If you knew anything about Windows or programming then you would not post that here, so STFU! Several EVE folders are place throught out the WIndows OS, due to many VALID reasons. My Docs - Folder for the logged in user only, chatlogs, portraits etc...(its called security, so only the loged in user/or Admin can access chatlogs) Application Data - Program settings, etc..(Microsoft don't like you writing files in "Programs Folder" after install)
Horchan Gallente	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:45:00 - [20] lol wut? You must have some super-secret hacked version of eve. That folder for me (yes the one in My Documents) has not a single read-only file, can be deleted on a whim (not that I would, I like keeping a backlog of chat/game logs handy just in case), and it doesn't contain a single hidden file. --- Originally by: VJ Maverick Jita is closed on Sundays. It's a holy day.
Krymusstopit	Posted - 2007.11.08 07:52:00 - [21] Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:53:40 Originally by: Flamewave Originally by: Krymusstopit go to properties and uncheck read only [...] and strangely, its read only again. It does that with all folders under Windows XP. Just FYI. You probably have a program using a file under that folder somewhere. no, as I stated, I reboot after uninstall, and the file remains locked despite all attempts to remove it, even such programs as MoveOnBoot cannot remove it. new info. the folder that cannot be removed is gamelogs. even after reboot, even after safe mode, and no antivirus program, spyware, or moveonboot can remove it
Gone'Postal Minmatar Vengeance 8 Interceptors	Posted - 2007.11.08 08:00:00 - [22] Just removed mine, all gone, the gamelogs is a lie but the WCC is forever!. .....Don't BS the chickin ---- \0/ CCP SlideShow Games \0/ "Eve" Proof that <1FPS games can still generate income.
Wimmee	Posted - 2007.11.08 08:02:00 - [23] Originally by: Krymusstopit Edited by: Krymusstopit on 08/11/2007 07:53:40 Originally by: Flamewave Originally by: Krymusstopit go to properties and uncheck read only [...] and strangely, its read only again. It does that with all folders under Windows XP. Just FYI. You probably have a program using a file under that folder somewhere. no, as I stated, I reboot after uninstall, and the file remains locked despite all attempts to remove it, even such programs as MoveOnBoot cannot remove it. new info. the folder that cannot be removed is gamelogs. even after reboot, even after safe mode, and no antivirus program, spyware, or moveonboot can remove it As they guy saying that you qouted and said no to. So I say it again. The files are not supposed to be locked and aint for the rest of us that posted here. You must have a program that is locking the file/folder.
Jenny Spitfire Caldari	Posted - 2007.11.08 08:49:00 - [24] http://www.dr-hoiby.com/WhoLockMe/ --------- Technica impendi Caldari generis. Pax Caldaria! Kali is for KArebearLIng. I 100% agree with Avon. Female EVE gamers? Mail Zajo or visit WGOE.Public in-game.
Ess Erbe State War Academy	Posted - 2007.11.08 08:59:00 - [25] Did you escalate your petition? Because to me it sounds very strange that your account was locked because it looked like it had been accessed through different computers in that area :/.
Bodwad Gallente British Federation	Posted - 2007.11.08 09:18:00 - [26] Look into the rmdir command in dos if it wont go away I think you need to use the -s command as well but google it to find out more :o) BE CAREFUL WITH THIS COMMAND AND ENSURE YOU POINTING TO THE RIGHT FOLDER!!!!!
CharlieMurphy Amarr Viziam	Posted - 2007.11.08 09:26:00 - [27] Edited by: CharlieMurphy on 08/11/2007 09:27:26 This will help you delete almost anything on your pc and has a handly little rigth click menu for files that try to fight back hope it helps
Fracking Beach	Posted - 2007.11.08 09:27:00 - [28] Originally by: Krymusstopit insidious new folder found. the folder goes in My documents and is named EVE, with subfolders capture and logs. Congratulations, you have found the new location where EVE saves it's cache files: http://support.eve-online.com/Pages/KB/Article.aspx?id=366 All you geniuses who deleted/trashed the folder, thank the OP for resetting all your client settings.
Gner Dechast Gallente Flashman Services	Posted - 2007.11.08 09:28:00 - [29] Windows XP seems to tie itself into a strange knot sometimes. My X31 laptop installation forexample is running rampant with no-reason file locking that stem from explorer.exe (your interface - kill it and see what happens). ...and no, killing the process won't solve the locks, for whatever reason. The newly spawning explorer.exe that replaces the killed one just slaps new locks on those random files and folders. There seems to be no reason for this behaviour, and my other XP's are just fine. My mother's XP is also suffering from this phenomen, as well as two of my friends that I know of. There's a handy free too that works 99.9% of the cases just fine. ...just in case few of you know what I'm describing here as an XP problem. http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ Oh, and the OP going ballistic was entertaining Now I'm off for lunch
Kyra Felann Gallente Red Eye .Inc.	Posted - 2007.11.08 09:40:00 - [30] Are you using Vista? If so, it's a Vista issue, not a Eve issue. I've had this happen with a few other things on Vista. Look in Google and you can find a site that tells you the long process to fix it. Next time, do some research before starting anti-CCP conspiracy theories.

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