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16523	2001-08-06 00:26:00	Does anyone know of a way to eliminate a virus that has taken up residence in the restore directory of a win ME system. I am running norton antivirus and it finds the virus fine but can not delete it due to its location, The restore directory, being in use 100% of the time. I would rather not delete the operating system if I can get away with it.Thanks.	Guest (0)
16524	2001-08-06 04:01:00	Hi Lee, the following is from McAFEE site. Windows ME Info: NOTE: Windows ME utilizes a backup utility that backs up selected files automatically to the C:\_Restore folder. This means that an infected file could be stored there as a backup file, and VirusScan will be unable to delete these files. These instructions explain how to remove the infected files from the C:\_Restore folder. Disabling the Restore Utility 1. Right click the My Computer icon on the Desktop. 2. Click on the Performance Tab. 3. Click on the File System button. 4. Click on the Troubleshooting Tab. 5. Put a check mark next to 'Disable System Restore'. 6. Click the Apply button. 7. Click the Close button. 8. Click the Close button again. 9. You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes. NOTE: The Restore Utility will now be disabled. 10. Restart the computer in Safe Mode. 11. Run a scan with VirusScan to delete all infected files, or browse the file's located in the C:\_Restore folder and remove the file's. 12. After removing the desired files, restart the computer normally. NOTE: To re-enable the Restore Utility, follow steps 1-9 and on step 5 remove the check mark next to 'Disable System Restore'. The infected file's are removed and the System Restore is once again active.	Guest (0)
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