Typically they can not, unless they programed to do so. Most of the time it depends on the virus and what it's targeting.
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The first part of that answer says nothing. The last part is relevent. If the virus is designed to attack the restore points, yes it could.
Turn off System Restore and reboot the system.
Turn off System Restore, reboot the computer, turn System Restore back on.
1. Disable System Restore "how to disable system restore" on google 2. Run AVG (grisoft.com) its free 3. Reboot 4. Renable System Restore Check your AVG vault for any viruses and delete them.
You can turn off system restore. That will delete ALL of your restore points, then turn it back on to start making new ones...but keep in mind that if you do this, you won't be able to restore to earlier than the newest restore point (today in that case).
Removing malware from System Restore pointsTo remove malware you must first disable System Restore, then scan the system with up-to-date antivirus software - allowing it to clean, delete, or quarantine any viruses found. After the system has been disinfected, you may then re-enable the System Restore.
System restore cannot recover delete files.
Vista uses the System Restore utility to both create restore points and to rebuild the system from those restore points.
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
System Restore uses a feature called System Protection to regularly create and save restore points on your computer. These restore points contain information about registry settings and other system information that Windows uses. You can also create restore points manually.
You can't. If they are still on the computer, you can open system restore and click "Choose a different restore point". Then click next, and in the bottom left hand corner of the windows, click "Show more restore points". If that doesn't work, they are gone. The OS will automatically delete old restore points.
the system creates restore points when it is running at its peak. restore points by user should be created before deleting or adding new software or changes to operating system. this way you can restore to old settings if conflicts exist when changes take place.
the system creates restore points when it is running at its peak. restore points by user should be created before deleting or adding new software or changes to operating system. this way you can restore to old settings if conflicts exist when changes take place.