Windows 10: What are these "LOCK" files?, and are they malicious or are they normal to have in a pc?

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  1. HADI AQEILY
    Hadi Aqeily Win User

    What are these "LOCK" files?, and are they malicious or are they normal to have in a pc?


    Earlier today I and randomly saw a post about browser hijacking and in it was "Kaspersky Virus Removel Tool". So curiosity got the better of me and installed it and scanned my entire disk with it. Thank goodness there were nothing in my pc that could hurt me but what it did find was these "LOCK" files that it said it could'nt process. I don't know if i should delete or keep them, since I don't know they're purpose, please do let me know and tell me what I should do.

    :)
     
    Hadi Aqeily, Dec 30, 2024
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  2. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User

    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Dec 30, 2024
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  3. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User
    Blackscreen and malicious software

    Hello,

    I suggest you to restore the system to the previous point where PC was working normally. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:


    • Press Windows + I key and click on Update and security.

    • Click on Recovery, and click on
      Restart under Advance startup.

    • In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, click
      'Troubleshoot'.

    • Click, Advanced Options and then click on
      System Restore.

    • Follow the onscreen suggestion to restore your PC to earlier point.
    Hope this helps. Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Dec 30, 2024
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  4. RCOON
    RCoon Win User

    What are these "LOCK" files?, and are they malicious or are they normal to have in a pc?

    PC Build Steps

    1.1 - Ideally put optical in SATA 0, and SSD in SATA 1, this will cause the optical drive to be the default 1st boot option. You can change it manually if not, but I like it this way
    2.infinity - yes, that's fine. if it's above 70 +/- 5 degrees, then it may just need a repaste/remount
     
    RCoon, Dec 30, 2024
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