Re: Virus in system volumn restore file

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Don wrote:
My Bit Defender virus program has popped up a virus alert stating that "c:\system volumn information_restore{fde0c025-926e-452d-855e-e1add ...} is infected with: Worm.VB.CZ" ZIt goes on to say that "BitDefender has blocked this virus - your computer has NOT been infected." I would like to delete that particular file just to be safe. I tried from the safe mode but it would not allow me to access the files in my system volumn information folder (after turning off my system restore and restarting in safe mode.) Is there another way to get rid of it?

Don 




    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.


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