if a file is infected with virus. after i clean it, does the infected file still same as before ?
2006-10-12 21:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by Joseph T 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
depends on the severity of file. just check the file size before and after cleaning. if it is changed thn it has been modified.
thanx
2006-10-12 21:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Talha R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is usually because the virus has hidden itself in your system restore folder which anti-virus programmes can't access.
You have to turn off system restore (Start > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Settings) then enter "Safe Mode" by continually pressing F8 on boot up.
Run your anti-virus programme again (and once more for luck) as well as any anti-spyware programme you may have and then reboot as normal. This usually gets rid of any nasty infection. If you know what infection you have you can see alternative methods for destroying it on you anti-virus website, they may have a special tool for particulary nasty infections.
Don't forget to turn on system restore again and if you have got rid of the virus create a restore point so if you are infected again you can go back to a clean machine.
2006-10-12 21:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by David Computer Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's worth getting an expert to check your computer out at:
http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/Cat/0
Register, go to the Hijack This Forum, read the instructions on how to post a log, give a brief description of your problem (like you've just typed) and post your log there. The guys in there are fantastic and trustworthy and will guide you through in getting rid of anything nasty from your computer. Good luck!
2006-10-12 21:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfastened variations, according to probability? I downloaded ccleaner> it wiped clean my registries and deleted unused documents.... Then, I have been given spybot..lower back that's unfastened and test the residing sheit of out of my pc....
2016-10-16 03:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that thing usually gives uvireses.u have 2 get the newer one. version 1.254.789
2006-10-12 21:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by Thunder3335 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the antivirus software u r using
if itz strong then .............
2006-10-12 21:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by remo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋