Something keeps creating an unwanted folder in My Docs

Hi @ziffel

This is strange. Before unzipping it, be sure to scan it for viruses. (virustotal in my sig). Also, this could be caused by a new program, when did it start appearing?

-James

ziffel said:

James, it's actually a folder, rather than a zipped file. I inserted a screenshot above to show this.

The folder is always empty. No files in it, including no system or hidden files. Some application is creating this folder. I'm sure it's benign, but am just very curious to what is doing it.

How peculiar…

Thanks for the screenshot, and I’ll investigate your case. For now I’m off to bed. Have a good rest of your day.

Maybe FolderchangesView could help. Set it to watch that _unzip folder and you'll see which files are created and deleted...

Fair guess is that you have a third party archive program installed.

Who owns the folder that may give a clue

ziffel said:

The only one I have is 7-zip, which I've used for many years, but this behavior is recent.
@AndreTen, thanks i'll take a look at FolderChangesView

With some luck you'll get the program that writes there (via file names)

My guess would be some app update.

I would scan for malware to ensure it isn’t the cause.
Malwarebytes is recommended & ensure scan fro rootkits is enabled. https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download