What should I do with "index.html.old" files?

  • Resolved writie

    (@writie)


    9 years, 8 months ago

    I’m currently running an anti-malware tool and noticed that I have a number of files that end in _index.html.old When I copy the full address, I get a 404 error. When I remove the reference to the index, the page appears.

    How were these files created, and how should I remove them?

    Michael

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  • These files may contain malware. Copy them to a folder on your PC and then delete them from your server.

    One of your plugins might creating those files. Before removing them you might want to make sure that they are not important.

    Thread Starter writie

    (@writie)

    Thanks for the prompt replies. I’m having trouble with the malware scans, so I’ve put any actions on hold while I try to work that one out.

    If I find a solution I’ll drop by again with a conclusion.

    Thread Starter writie

    (@writie)

    It looks as though it was an issue with caching software.

    The solution was to disable the caching software and then scan the site for malware, followed by emptying the cache in case anything undesirable was lurking in there.

    Thanks.

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