What is "watch.wtc" file?

Question

have deleted this random file many couple of times. is it like a virus or spyware? i found it under my picture folder

it says

type of file: WTC file

Answer 1

Edit: I found that it's actually a file for "Watertec Encrypted Database." No idea why it's in your My Pictures, but I would just delete it. Follow the procedure below if you're still running into problems.

If it's in your My Pictures, it's safe to assume it's not a Windows file (those are all hidden away in folders like System32 and such). I would do a quick scan, just in case.

Install Ad-Aware 2008, I swear by it. Here's a link to it: http://lavasoft.com/single/trialpay.php

Then reboot your computer, and immediately when it turns back on (you'll see your computer manufacturer's name and logo), start tapping F8 until you get to a menu. Use your arrows and Enter key to select "Safe Mode." This basically kills all non-Windows processes in the background, which prevents spyware programs from running in the background (most of the time).

Pull up Ad-Aware, and run a scan. Fix/delete any problems you find.

Answer 2

a quick google led to two sites that would seem to indicate watch.wtc is probably nothing to worry about.

from http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showt... :

"I noticed a file in my pictures/quickcam called watch.wtc. It says 0 bytes and its type: WTC file. What is it? Should I be worried? Can I just delete it?

any help appreciated."

and later:

"I wouldn't worry too much .... I have the same file in the same place."

and from http://filext.com/file-extension/WTC :

"This file type is a standard encrypted Watertec database and can be accessed and read only by the import/export facility within Watertec. Watertec is a software program utilized only by large companies, organisations, groups and councils. The Watertec software and database is not available to the general public."