I have an HP Pavilion with Windows XP running. In the last week
I have had trouble with pop-ups or websites downloading automatically to my
desktop. I used to be able to do a System Restore to remove them but they just
do it again once I go online. Help.
System Restore is a very cool feature.
But this is not what it was meant for.
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System Restore will allow you to restore your system’s configuration to a
previous state. In some cases that means that viruses or spyware will be
“undone” as part of the process. But system restore does not remove
infected files from your system, and you can quickly get infected again. It also does nothing to prevent new threats from arriving.
The bottom line is that System Restore isn’t enough. You need to be scanning
for and preventing some of these things. This article would be the place to
start: How do I
keep my computer safe on the internet?
Ok so my system restore is turned ON – this has no effect I can never restore my system anyway it just does not work
WHAT CAN I DO IF MY SPYWARE IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO DO A SYSTEM RESTORE
17-Apr-2010
Hi Leo,
I have one of these system restore viruses and have run a removal tool using Malwarebytes Anti-Malaware, removed all files. I ran two scans in safe mode and the first removed the files and the second came up clean but I am still having issues. Then, I tried to use a different program and saved it as a different name and it would not run the .exe.
I was able to unhide all my files, but they are still partially hidden (they show up faded but are not opening when clicked) – it rells me Folder is unavailable or file is unavailable.
Help!
Jennifer