Every reference I can find to a "system32.exe" file says this is a name that several viruses use to try and look like a legitimate system component. I think MacAfee is probably right, and leaving this alone is doing more harm than deleting it. David Gillett On 2 Jul 2004 at 16:11, Riley wrote: > MacAfee Virus Scan says I have a virus in my System32.exe file and wants to > fix it by deleting the file. I have a feeling this will ruin my system > (WinXP Pro). Am I right? Is there another way to deal with this virus? > > Riley Watkins "Hold No Punches.." Rode brings you great shareware/freeware programs with his honest opinions in this weekly column. http://freepctech.com/rode