Windows 8.1 won't let me view some pictures after I removed malware

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  1. Dfrazzer

    Dfrazzer Super Moderator Staff Member Super Moderator Capper Uploader V . I . P. Donor

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    Ever since I had to get rid of some malware and two trojan viruses my computer has been denying me access to pictures that I recently downloaded or made myself.Older pictures from 2 weeks ago all work though, does anyone know what might be causing this.
     
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    Don't worry I fixed the problem, some virus must have turned off my permissions to view things in some folders.
     
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    Hi, my friend:victory:Is inevitable, get virus the computer, when you download any torrent file or from a server.
    I use this antivirus, It is very good, so far not failed me.

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    Dfrazzer Super Moderator Staff Member Super Moderator Capper Uploader V . I . P. Donor

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    I used Malwarebytes and IObit Malware Fighter to find the viruses now I've got to change the permissions on all my folders that got messed up.
     
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    Waooo ! I understand, friend! as I hate viruses!:mad:
     
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    Samuel Well-Known Member Uploader Ripper

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    I used this before because I got attacked by Cryptolocker Virus and all my files are merely destroyed but when I retrieve some which haven't been destroyed, the files are viewable even if I scanned with this software. :oops:
     
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