Windows 10: Something is spamming my downloads folder and I dont know why and what is causing it

Everyday, I see that my downloads folder is just full of random things suck as 06 5a 5c stuff like that, and I don't know if its a virus or not so I need help, and I don't know if this is a virus or not

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Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Loss of Spam folder in Yahoo email on Windows 10

Hi,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• How are you accessing Yahoo mail e.g. Browser, Mail app?
• Did you make any hardware and software changes to your computer prior to this issue?

If you are using Yahoo mail in Mail app follow the steps below and check if that helps.

Run the Windows App Troubleshooter.

I suggest you to download and run the app troubleshooter from the below link and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

If you are accessing Yahoo mail through browser then try using a different browser and check if the issue persists.

Do let us know if you are able to find Spam folder in Yahoo mail. Thank you.

 

Spam Emails for pop3

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.

• 
  Which email address is configured in the Mail app?
  

If you have Outlook.com configured then you may refer to the suggestions provided by “Dhenz S” from this thread to check if that helps.

How to block spam emails in Outlook.com?

You need to look at the “View installed Updates” screen to see the list of recently installed updates.

Follow these steps to view installed updates:

• 
  Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Programs and Features”.
  
• 
  Click on “View Installed Updates”.
  

Keep us informed to help you further.