Fixed: Filedot To Folder

A "filedot" is not a virus. It is a file system anomaly. Technically, it is a file or folder that has been misnamed with a trailing period (dot) or a double extension.

Task: For each such file, create folder prefix (if missing) and move file into it, renaming to remove the prefix and the first dot. filedot to folder fixed

Below are the most effective methods to resolve this and regain access to your data. 1. Run the Check Disk Utility (CHKDSK) A "filedot" is not a virus