by tigereye » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:39 pm
If you got a virus you must run an antivirus software to remove the infection.If the computer is infected with a virus, then it is possible that the virus could be backed up by System Restore.
Windows XP creates backup copies of the system files so they can be restored if they get corrupted.
Backup files can get infected and copied to System Restore folder by Windows.
So windows XP users should turn off System Restore prior to using an anti-virus software.
How to turn off System Restore
1.Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2.Click the System Restore tab.
3.Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box and then click OK.
4.Click Yes when you receive the prompt to the turn off System Restore.
As noted in the message, this will delete all existing restore points. Click Yes to do this.
Run a full system scan.
If any files are detected as infected click Delete.
After that
turn on System Restore
1.Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2.Click the System Restore tab.
3.Click to clear the Turn off System Restore check box and then click OK.
Restart your computer.
Eva