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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?bmVpbA==?= on August 20, 2006, 11:46 am
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"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
> neil wrote:
> > I have seemed to have picked up the following
> > W32/VB-EMU:VB-Downloader-Sml-based!Maximus
> > D:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION\_RESTORE{D8696F73-2D76-...\A0015698.EXE
> >
> > my anti virus picks it up but wont delete it. Can anyone offer me help to
> > get rid of it and also let mme know what this virus actually does. Thanks
>
>
> The System Volume Information is the hidden, protected operating
> system folder in which WinXP's System Restore feature stores
> information used to recover from errors. It's really not a good idea
> for you, or an antivirus application, to directly access the contents
> of that folder, unless you expect to have no future use for the
> restore points, in which case it would be simpler just to turn off the
> System Restore feature.
>
> To clear viruses or other malware from the "System Volume
> Information," simply turn off the System Restore feature (Start > All
> Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore, System Restore
> Settings), reboot, then re-enable System Restore, and reboot one last
> time. This will delete all of your Restore Points, including the
> corrupted one(s), and allow you start with a clean slate.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
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