Deleting Infected Files from System Restore Directory 1

[AndyWatt]

Hi All,

I'm currently trying to clean a Windows ME laptop of viruses with McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1.

The problem I have is that 20-ish viruses have been found in "C:\_RESTORE\TEMP" directory, and I am unable to clean/delete them.

Can anyone suggest a way to remove the infected files?

Many thanks,



Andy
"Logic is invincible because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic." -- Pierre Boutroux

 

[jbrackett]

Not that familiar with ME, but if it works the same as system restore in XP you should be able to simply disable system restore to delete the restore files.

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[carrr]

Disable System Restore:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...2001012513122239?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam

Run antivirus.

Also, this might shed some light:

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q263/4/55.ASP&NoWebContent=1

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Applications/Viruses/Q_20730730.html

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[AndyWatt]

Thanks folks. Problem solved.


Andy
"Logic is invincible because in order to combat logic it is necessary to use logic." -- Pierre Boutroux