Arkiri Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi all, I am just after a little help on my Windows PC. I logged on this afternoon and found that all my desktop icons have a Grey Circle with a Green one inside it on them. Can anyone tell me where this came from please? I have not installed anything apart from windows update. Any help greatly appreciated. Picture attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo158 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Looks like some kind of encryption program, have you checked the machine for viruses/malware/ransomware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siah1214 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Do you have Carbonite installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-T- Member Posted May 18, 2014 Member Share Posted May 18, 2014 Looks like an icon overlay possibly from Bitdefender Safebox. Do you have that installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkiri Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I have safe box installed but i have had in installed for ages and never seen this before. I will admit I thought it looked very bit defender ish. I could uninstall it and see what happens what do you think ? Sorry no I don't have carbonite installed apologies for not answering earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-T- Member Posted May 18, 2014 Member Share Posted May 18, 2014 I have safe box installed but i have had in installed for ages and never seen this before. I will admit I thought it looked very bit defender ish. I could uninstall it and see what happens what do you think ? Sorry no I don't have carbonite installed apologies for not answering earlier Green dots that you reported in your post belongs to Bitdefender Safebox. Somehow you managed to sync your desktop with Safebox( Right click on desktop<choose add to Safebox). In the future, in such situations, go to "My Bitdefender" <Safebox and then delete all data that can there be found. At the end restart your Computer. Green dots indicate the synchronization with Safebox From bitdefender forums on a similar issue goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkiri Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Many thanks Trapmaster. Great company on these forums. -T- 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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