Solved! I have a virus on my computer disgused as an exe file

[hellopeople2]

So the virus is disguised as one of my Skyrim mods exe files. The only reason I learned it was there was because its presence broke my game and I cannot edit or delete the file along with the legit file being present as well. I was wondering if someone could help me remove this virus?

 

[COLGeek]

Have you scanned your system with a tool like Malwarebytes?

Also, what anti-virus application are you using? You scanned with it?

 

[hellopeople2]

I scanned it with Malwarebytes and it says nothing is wrong

 

[hellopeople2]

Though obviously malwarebytes is wrong. As the file even claims to have been last edited in 2012 4 years before my computer even existed

 

[COLGeek]

You could try booting the system with a Live Linux USB drive (or CD/DVD) and navigating to the folder to remove the file.

There are also apps, like those listed here:

File Deleter Software: 5 Best We Tested [2025 List]

Permanently deleting files in Windows 10 or 11 can be difficult sometimes but luckily, we have a list of file-erasing software that could help you.

windowsreport.com

 

[hellopeople2]

okay, cool thanks that worked. I appreciate the help.