Cleaning infected files from the Windows Me Restore

 

Issue:

This document describes how to clean the infected files from the Windows Millenium Restore.


Solution:

The _Restore folder is protected by default and prevents programs from using or manipulating the files that are within this folder. These files are inactive while in the data store and are not used by any utility other than System Restore.

The System Restore feature is not designed to detect or scan for virus infections or virus activity. Most computer virus infections seek or attack files with extensions such as .exe or .com. These are file types that the System Restore feature is designed to monitor.

To completely and immediately remove the infected file or files in the data store, disable and re-enable the System Restore feature.

Using the following steps will completely remove all restore points from the data store. Do not use this method if this will cause problems. When you enable the System Restore feature again, the System Restore feature will create a new restore point and then resume monitoring your computer.
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System, and then click the Performance tab.
  3. Click File System, and then click the Troubleshooting tab.
  4. Click to select the Disable System Restore check box, click Apply, click to clear the Disable System Restore check box, click Apply, and then click OK.
  5. Restart the computer when you are prompted to do so. When the computer restarts, the data store is purged and the System Restore feature begins monitoring the system again.


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Operating systems:
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Solution ID: 3 Created on 18 Aug 2004 08:59
Language: English Modified on 10 Nov 2005 14:29


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