OK, This has been bugging me since i 1st seen it in 95'. In Internet Explorers TOOLS> INTERNET OPTIONS> SETTINGS> VIEW OBJECTS. there is a folder that comes up with the header "Downloaded Program Files" I have 16 objects there, stuff like macromedia, shockwave, java etc... I understand that some, most or all? are used for certain video features in browser. BUT it seems i have ALWAYS had something there that says 'DAMAGED' "SHOCKWAVE FLASH OBJECT", "MACROMEDIA AUTHORWARE WEB PLAYER CONTROL" & one with a crapload of ###s (numbers) are 'DAMAGED'. I also have one that says 'UNKNOWN' with a bunch of numbers. Shockwave & flash works fine.
What exactly are these files? some could be dangerous there?(virus'). & what about the 'damaged' ones? repairing browser never took care of them... I have posted this about 6 years ago & never got a response & was hoping SOMEONE here is knowledgable enough to be able to explain what these really are & why i have always had damaged objects here... ANY info or links will be apreciated! Thx in advance MrDish