Thread: I could not access the contents of these folders

I'm using Windows XP SP2 and recently defragmented my hard disk. After this, I found that some of the folders were detected as .exe files with the 'system' attribute, and I could not access the contents of these folders. I'm sure that the defragmentation has nothing to do with this. The PC has been scanned with Kaspersky provided on the CHIP DVD and it detected Trojans. I don't want to lose my files or reinstall my operating system. Please tell me how to get rid of this problem. I wrote it on the CHIP forum but only a few replied.

Hello there. Please use a good antivirus and antispyware updated to the latest definitions from the Internet and scan your full computer. If the problem is not resolved, your might need to back up your data and format the computer. Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 and check if it makes a difference. Ensure that you use a legal version of Windows XP before you attempt to install Service Pack 3.