Re: Possible netsky virus
From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 11/16/04
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Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:40:19 -0700
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 Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH "weowie" <weowie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6E3A3221-3366-4CD6-A11A-56F1A0FA4C1A@microsoft.com... > AVG anti-virus reports a Netsky virus in the following file: > C:System Volume > Information\-restore{469FFB16-41B1-B996-984B86C8FB66}\RP210\A0043978.scr > > Manually running AVG fails to find any viruses. > > All my efforts at locating this file fail with Windows Explorer > saying" > System Volume Information is not accessible > Access is denied. > > Does anyone know how to access this file and possibly delete it? > >
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