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How can you be sure you got a virus off your PC by using system restore?
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∙ 8y ago
First off system restore doesnt get rid of viruses all it does is not allow the virus to hide in a folder that wont let it be deleted, they like to hide in your driver folders which if you delete the virus system restore will " reinstall" it again on your system.
What you need to do is turn off system restore run several free versions of anti virus's like trend housecall, avg, nod32 all free versions (well nod wants you to pay after word lol) then delete all the files they find or quarentine them depending on what the program has done now restart your computer in safe mode with networking (press f8 over and over again once you click resart) now run your avg antivirus again to make sure it is gone, then empty your recycle bin and I like to run avg again then reboot the computer and turn system restore back on, i hope this makes sense :)
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How do you remove the Trojan horse downloader. agent. AS?
Search for the virus with an antivirus program such as AVG. Once I ran the antivirus, I discovered that the path to the virus led to a file named polmx2.exe. Since this particular file was not a system file, I knew that it was okay to just delete it. Make sure you turn off system restore so the trogan horse will not be backed up in system restore. After the virus is deleted and no more are detected, be sure to turn system restore back on.
How can you remove clickmanu virus?
Try disabling system restore from the properties of My Computer. Reinstall your virus scanner, make sure you have the most updated pattern file and then run a full scan on your system. Not sure if this will work for everyone. Worked for me
What should you do if you discover a virus has infected your system?
If you don't already have a virus scan program get one Make sure it is up to date and scan your computer, that should solve the problem. If files are corrupted a restore may be necessary
Xp system restore comes up with message system cannot be restored?
If the system restoration fails to restore you can try restoring your system to a different date. Also make sure there is enough disk space to do the system restore if not your computer will fail to restore.
How do you clean dialer files from c restore?
If you are running winxp, (1)Click Start,,, (2)go to my computer. On the top left hand side of the window (3)click "View system information" under "System Tasks". In the System Properties Window, (4)click the "System Restore" Tab. There is a chech box beside Turn off System Restore,,, (5)Place a check mark there and (6)click apply,, ( this deletes all your previous system restore point, thus deleting the virus, trogan, worm, dialers etc).... IMPORTANT: (((Make sure you repeat the same steps to turn system restore back on))) Make sure you run a good anti-virus , firewall, spyware remover and adware remover regularly.... If you need the name of some good free ones I will be more than happy to let you know Marz
How do you launch system restore?
If you have windows vista, click on start and type 'system restore' in the search box down the bottom and click on system restore when it appears If you have xp, click on start, All programs, Accessories, System Tools and then system restore. I'm not sure about windows 7. (Any version of windows which is 98 or under will not have system restore.) Hope this helps!
If you delete the virus what happen the virus?
When you delete a virus from your system, it usually cannot run anymore because it's removed from the system. In some cases, the virus will have several files running at once, which can actually restore files you delete if you don't make sure they aren't running. That's why it's a good idea to use an antivirus program, which can do all this for you so you don't have to spend lots of time trying to rid yourself of a virus like that.
How can you create a system restore point?
In Windows 7:From the Control Panel open SystemClick on Advanced system settings to open the System Properties windowIn the System Properties window click on the System Protection tabIn the System Protection tab click on the Createbutton to start creating a restore point
How do you restore your computer?
To restore your computer, you have to got to the control panel, click on system and security, then click restore my computer to an earlier time. You would then choose a system restore point. These instructions are for a pc using windows operating system.
What is Runtime Error 216 at 51f29FF6 This appeared soon after I switched on my Laptop?
This message means your laptop has been infected with a SubSeven Trojan virus. What you want to do is update your virus protection program, or have one installed, and run the virus program. This should rid your laptop of the virus. I know in Windows XP, they recommend you turn off the System Restore before running virus protection programs. Not sure in any other version of Windows.
How do you get back my desktop icon?
have you tried to go to system tools and do a system restore. you can try to restore to the previous point of changes. i am not for sure you would get the icon back. if not, can't you recreate another one?
How do you get rid of a Trojan horse downloader Dyfica.2.An in RestoreTemp A0009739 CPY?
It has some how saved itself in one of your system restore points. Disable system restore from the system properties under control panel, should take care of things. After your sure it has been removed. Turn system restore back on.
