What I mean is, every time I have a security problem can I not just misconfig back and get it all straight again? What is the best free,safe and easy to remove security out there?
2006-09-15 08:00:14 · 61 answers · asked by babyfox412 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Before you do another system restore create a restore point when your computer has no problems and then when a system restore is needed , restore to the known good restore point that you created. Usually anytime you install new software Windows XP will create new restore point before installing the software so you should not have any problems restoring to the newest restore point.
If you do a system restore and it creates a problem you can reverse it to before you did the system restore.
2006-09-16 10:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by G 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is true what alot of people say, About using Restore as much as you want. But restore does not always fix the problem. If you have a problem with your computer trying using restore to a day before or 2 days before so u dont lose much date. Now the problem about doing that is if 1 of those files has a virus, not all the time it will delete it. You should run your Virus Scan and Spyware Programs to see if there is something hiding. If that does work. You might have to Wipe and Reinstall your computer which you will lose all data. But first Run Virus Scan, then Spyware (Adware) programs. If those dont work. Then wipe and reinstall because if you dont. That virus can go to your whole computer and damage your computer. Good Luck
2006-09-16 19:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by cratty_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the original software is sound, then a system restore will not harm your PC. You can restore original software as often as you wish and have time.
As far as security issues go, system restore is of little use except in cases where a file has been corrupted. System restore would be used to restore your system after a security system failed allowing damage to your system. The best thing to do is maintain your system with upgrades. Continue to upgrade firewalls and anti-virus and anti-spy or spy-ware programs. Maintaining your software is the best thing you can do. Also, some recommend a system cleanup once a year. What that means is to do a system restore once a year. Then re-install all updates immediately. When you do a system restore, you lose any current security or anti-virus protection. These need to be quickly replaced.
2006-09-16 04:39:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doing a system restore is a quick fix for what can be a serious problem.,for example say you have downloaded a virus (trojan) or worm and it has infected your start files all a system restore will do is take you to a time when, if you are lucky, you didn't have it on your system but the problem is most worms or virus take a while to start disrupting your performance so you won't know for sure if the system restore point was pre-infection or not. I recommend downloading a free antispyware program from download dot (u know) and contacting your antivirus software provider for instruction on using safe mode for clearing virus's that hide in your system files this sometimes requires downloading a special search engine and definition files. If you don't have anti-virus software shame on you... do an online search they are many free or shareware versions available.
hope this helped.....
2006-09-17 08:00:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do this as much as you want as long as you have it set to restore backup every other day or so. But here is the thing if you have a virus and that is why you are restoring the virus will follow. you have to find the bugger and clean it out first and then do restore. I had a problem with win32 virus and it just followed me.
I had to clean the directory first from boot all the way into the system. And then run the anti virus when windows would pop up. And then ran a different one and then ran the patches provided by nortons. So be carefull if that is the case if your computer is acting weird that is.
2006-09-16 10:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by twism 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and No. It all depends on what is restored. You can do a systems restore as many times as you can save your document on your pc and deletes it and restore it back again from the recycle bin.
If what is restored is what you want, then no harm is done to PC. However, sometimes what is restored is not what you want, then it has harmed your PC.
System Restore:
Everytime you shut the PC down, the final state of the PC is remembered. Let's name this State A.
The next time you start the PC up and installs a program or something, it changes the state of the PC. Let's name this State B.
To do a system restore is to revert back to the previous final state of the PC. Which means the PC thinks that it is back to State A. At this state, the program is not installed yet.
That's what basically system restore is.
Let me illustrate a scenario:
Step by step:
1. PC is shut down in good state. [State A]
2. PC is installed a program. [State B]
3. PC is doing a systems restore. Now PC believes it is in
[State A]
4. The program installed on the PC is not recognized by the PC. Because in the PC's registry, it just does not exist.
In all honesty,
The best way to remove security out there:
understand what took place and undo what was done.
The safest way to remove security out there:
understand what was installed and uninstall it.
The easiest way to remove security out there:
get a professional to fix the issue.
In summary, if we understand what actually happened on the PC, then we can actually remove only what was installed. Therefore, what harm can be done to the pc if everything was done out of understanding how it works.
2006-09-15 20:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by frankenstein3000 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well this can be harmful in sometimes. Assume you had a virus in your pc. At that time you don't know that a virus is there and you install something like MS-Office or something and the system creates a restore point. Now after you clean the virus and if you try to restore the computer to this point, that will give you harmful results.
2006-09-17 16:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Thilina Guluwita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Restore is not the answer for solving Malware infections. If the files used to establish restore points are infected, then you simply keep the infection when doing a system restore.
The best way to deal with infections is to know about the different types of infections. Once you understand them and what they do, then knowing the types of programs used for them is the next step.
Malware can infect hidden files, folders and other areas of your computer. There is a procedure you should use to open these area for scanning and removal of the infection.
When you use the correct program(s) with the proper procedure your removal success is very good.
This is a site to learn all about malware and the programs.
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/computer_privacy_and_security.htm
You can also learn much from Bleepingcomputer. The tutorials are excellent.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
This site has the proper procedure. Do not worry that it is about Spyware removal. This same procedure is used for Viruses and Spyware.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/bugbusting.mspx
2006-09-16 20:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could hold your finger on the button allday long if you want, your computer isnt as fragile as you think. My best build is ofcourse the best software for a os you can get imean an actuall cd and then kick firewalls off updates off aftermarket av's and dont worry about a thing. It will constantly get smarter(updateitself) than after awhile and seeing warnings about a warning ten months ago that makes you think your computers going to blow up and they litterally do(always keep a fire extinguiosher around or pc's for dummies manuel) and go at it. Restore points r incase u screwed something up. Dont restore unless u can tell noticably that your computer has a bad rash on it or something. Than get it flexall. Oh ya do you want to buy some, same story$. Screw the past if its a home system. If its buisness always backup important files before going home. It might take a minute but you wont write with graphite again. Set your schedualed tasks to run system backup in the back ground so when its done your just getting off work safe and sound. And youll always look cool with that 3.5" floppy. Dont fall into thinking its bad for a computer to run it withought anti-virus. If you have a pc techs copy of windows rather than retail your in good shape. I run a $1200 dollar copy of windows XP that if i use it i always have to pay more. Win 98 you pay just 1 time. Spam is installed on your pc so u have to buy anti spam. And visvursa. Hardisk mess up if you lose track of the software guidlines u installed it with and install against the grain. They start getting loud and fall out. Trust microsoft for your hardisk smoothness no other dont get fooled and cut them out thinking an off brand popup is better because there aint no better leave it alone. If you have XP dont use the wizard or youll be replacing them often.
2006-09-16 06:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by cawbjjg 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have restired the pc im on now at least 8 times over the last 3 or 4 years. I Download a lot of crap, And some is real crap and knocks me out, I have had no problems with restore, Long live the Internet Downloading
2006-09-17 11:30:51 · answer #10 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does no particualar harm to the physical machine however it does cause wear on the drive where it may have an expected life of x hours, the life is reduced minimally by the hard use of a restore. Kinda like driving 20 miles on the interstate versus 20 miles in stop and go traffic
2006-09-17 02:39:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋