Summary: I am trying to disable system restore so that I can run a virus scan to clean out two infected files. One is in c:\recycled\nprotect]00003882.cab and...
Summary: Hi all. 1. I recently became re-infected with the dreaded gaobot after not having it for three months. 2. I fixed all the old problems EXCEPT for t...
Summary: I recently got a virus called BackDoor.SdBot.OUW and I am looking for a way to remove it. AVG could not heal it or move it to vault and it was not in ...
Summary: I feel like I need to write this down, so other people don't have to suffer more than they should. Ok here it goes. On websites like Norton Antivirus ...
Summary: I have 155 Klez infected files all in the C:\_system\Restore\. I cannot seem to disable system restore to delete these files. Box is checked and PC r...
Summary: Hello Jim, I also had a "suspicious script", that McAfee flagged, and it too was hiding inside system restore. I ended up temporarily shutting down sy...
Summary: I am afraid you may be out of luck. If you are unable to use System Restore in Windows due to virus, you will not be able to do it via the command li...
Summary: System Restore files is where the system backs up programs and files when they are deleted, so that they can be restored later. When an AV program (ju...
Summary: As an FYI, viruses and malwares both are known to "home" into the System Volume Information (SVI) Folder. The SVI folder is where XP stores restore p...
Summary: OK, thanks. I was under the impression System Restore fixed all changes to the registry as well as any and all new .exe files. I guess I will just hav...
Summary: If she got I Worm Yaha K, one of its first actions would have placed it the "System Restore" files, and to remove it she would have had to disable "Sy...
Summary: Update: When I follow the instructions to disable system restore I find it already checked. I can even uncheck it, restart, and it will automatically ...
Summary: The computer that has the virus is attached to a network at work. As soon as we noticed the virus we disconnected it from the network. The other compu...
Summary: I've been trying to get rid of this bugger all day. AVG finds it but can't get rid of it yet. I just downloaded an update hoping that would help but...
Summary: Hi, I have been having trouble with my Floppy drive. Windows ME gives me an error when I try to create a startup disk or format a brand new floppy. ...
Summary: 1. Right Click IE (Internet Explorer) 2. Properties 3. Type in the webpage you want in the blank for web page 4. Click OK It is a good idea to disable...
Summary: Comanche, It's also possible that that Trojan is in your System Volume/Restore files. You may have to turn off System Restore then restart your comput...
Summary: NikiNico The auto recovery function you speak of is xp's system restore. Anything in system restore will not affect you unless you actually use the "i...
Summary: Wouldn't hurt to disable system restore in case something is hiding in there: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/200111191227403...
Summary: Good chance there will be a copy in the System Restore. After he removes the file, and clears the Recycle bin, he should go in and disable System Rest...
Summary: hey,its me,Alex I have already tried to disable the system restore by going to properties but thesame message,"System restore is unable to protect you...
Summary: I have seen many people on here swear that they NEVER have to use and DON'T use system restore. Well, I tend to disagree with that. I have 2 drives, 1...
Summary: In Win ME, to clear the RESTORE FOLDER's contents..... MY COMPUTER - PROPERTIES - PERFORMANCE - FILE SYSTEM - TROUBLE SHOOTING. Check the box next to ...
Summary: That is not the best way to get rid of a trojan. It has probably damaged/disabled system restore. Maybe it has not damaged any other system files. Ple...
Summary: Actually you should turn off your system restore: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405 Then do all your scans again. If anything shows up, remove it...
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