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I complete a virus scan in safe mode with system restore disabled and
no hidden files. Why disable system restore rather than simply resetting it? Have you read up yet on system restore? Resetting system restore clears the archive. If it doesn't then clear the archive manually from DOS. Then immediately re-enable when back in Windows. To leave system restore disabled is like sky diving without a parachute, a sport which from your many posts in these newsgroups over the past weeks you could be fond of - either that or like scuba diving without a breathing set g. Perhaps you make hourly backups of your system, in which case well done, but if not then you, possibly more than most during this time of experimentation, need system restore running and fully working. I see that Noel has kindly posted details of how to correctly reset system restore and also how to clear the archive from DOS. Regards, -- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol Mike Maltby MS-MVP Sean wrote: Mike, heres my position. I complete a virus scan in safe mode with system restore disabled and no hidden files. The first attempt indicates that it cleaned the files, however, the problem still persisted and completed another scan. This time the path showed the two viruses in C:\_restore\temp.....cpy. Now, Ive scanned using McAfee, Panda, Ad-aware, Spybot, CW Shredder, Stinger, HiJack this, Symantecs online scan ......Ive gone through the registry. Having a little difficulty understanding how these files got into this area. I like System Restore, although, what I originally asked was if the restore can be write protected, "For Example, Mike", and manually complete a restore point. Then at a particular time complete scans and create a restore point. |
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When Sysytem restore was disabled a reboot automatically is requested and was
completed at that time. The Virus Scan indicated that two files were in C:\_restore\temp .. cpy. Could not clean, quaratine, or delete at this point. |
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Could not clean, quaratine, or delete at this point.
I'm sorry but I have to ask once again have you read anything about system restore yet or even my last reply? -- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol Mike Maltby MS-MVP Sean wrote: When Sysytem restore was disabled a reboot automatically is requested and was completed at that time. The Virus Scan indicated that two files were in C:\_restore\temp .. cpy. Could not clean, quaratine, or delete at this point. |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:41:13 GMT,"Mike M"
penned this whopper in microsoft.public.windowsme.software Could not clean, quaratine, or delete at this point. I'm sorry but I have to ask once again have you read anything about system restore yet or even my last reply? Cleaning infections of System Restore files for Dummies:: Download the latest "F-Prot" and make a floppy. Boot the floppy and run the program. Done. -- "Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor." Horace (65 - 8 BC); Roman poet. Mike |
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Mike,
Somewhat overkill but hopefully simple enough for Sean to manage to do. Noel has already explained how to delete the entire _RESTORE folder from DOS but Sean for some doesn't seem to have done this as otherwise he wouldn't be seeing any infected CPY files in that location. What concerns me about an application like F-Prot removing individual infected files from the archive is that this might then leave the user under the impression that the checkpoints can still be used. However that is not the case and the restore will fail if one of the files has been removed so personally I feel it better to get the system running as intended and then boot to DOS and wipe the _RESTORE archive entirely good files and bad. Regards, -- http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol Mike Maltby MS-MVP BJ Honeycut wrote: Cleaning infections of System Restore files for Dummies:: Download the latest "F-Prot" and make a floppy. Boot the floppy and run the program. Done. |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:19:56 GMT,"Mike M"
penned this whopper in microsoft.public.windowsme.software Mike, Somewhat overkill but hopefully simple enough for Sean to manage to do. Noel has already explained how to delete the entire _RESTORE folder from DOS but Sean for some doesn't seem to have done this as otherwise he wouldn't be seeing any infected CPY files in that location. What concerns me about an application like F-Prot removing individual infected files from the archive is that this might then leave the user under the impression that the checkpoints can still be used. However that is not the case and the restore will fail if one of the files has been removed so personally I feel it better to get the system running as intended and then boot to DOS and wipe the _RESTORE archive entirely good files and bad. Regards, you're right, and I usually go through the more involved process of disabling SR, removing the bad guys, then killing those restore points, but I did say it was for "dummies" right? -- "Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor." Horace (65 - 8 BC); Roman poet. Mike |
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BJ Honeycut wrote:
you're right, and I usually go through the more involved process of disabling SR, removing the bad guys, then killing those restore points, but I did say it was for "dummies" right? Indeed you did Mike and hopefully will now fix the problem. Thanks for a most helpful post that could well help Sean resolve his problems in clearing the archive. Regards and best wishes, -- Mike M |
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The problem that I have is I cannot create a boot disk.
The external cd drive I have doesnt read my bootable cds either. Is there an option to complete this running dos under accessories? and for the "dummies" maybe they could assist in creating a boot disk using a flash drive or memory stick slot rather than cds; would be helpful |
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You'll have to ask Sony how to do it - they should have supplied a means to
do so -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm In fond memory of one of life's Gentlemen - Alex Nichol http://www.aumha.org/alex.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Sean" wrote in message ... The problem that I have is I cannot create a boot disk. The external cd drive I have doesnt read my bootable cds either. Is there an option to complete this running dos under accessories? and for the "dummies" maybe they could assist in creating a boot disk using a flash drive or memory stick slot rather than cds; would be helpful |
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