Windows 10: A strange folder in System32

Discus and support A strange folder in System32 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; There's a folder called "sru" in System32. It was created past night. I think it may be a virus. There's some other log files, and some file is called... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Default_0214202501, Feb 23, 2025.

  1. A strange folder in System32


    There's a folder called "sru" in System32. It was created past night. I think it may be a virus. There's some other log files, and some file is called "SRU1234C". This looks kinda suspicious. Does it come by default with Windows?

    :)
     
    Default_0214202501, Feb 23, 2025
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  2. SLI with different cards

    Here is what is did
    step 1:
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    :/ i dont get this doe ?

    okay ive done the same thing as you but i cant put the file back into the folder

    • Copy nvlddmkm.sys in C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_5518e59e8d3b48f4\ to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ and replace the existing one.
    that thing
     
    gamingturkey1, Feb 23, 2025
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  3. DaveM121 Win User
    System32 Folder

    No that is not normal,

    You should see:

    System

    System32

    SystemApps

    Capital S on all folders

    Can you open the system32 folder set the view to list from the view ribbon and provide a screenshot of the contents of that folder
     
    DaveM121, Feb 23, 2025
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  4. DaveM121 Win User

    A strange folder in System32

    System32 too large

    Hi Ved10,

    You are correct the Whute folderis jsut a representaton of a collection of files, like on the C drive.

    This is very strange, the side by side comparison is an exact match, but your Windows folder should be approx. 2Gb in size, in TreeSize if you close up that white 'folder' and scroll down past the folders can you see another version of those files listed in System32 in TreeSize?
     
    DaveM121, Feb 23, 2025
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