does that mean it can no longer harm your computer?
2007-02-22 15:18:48 · 7 answers · asked by mastrobuono1029@verizon.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Correct.
It means that the A/Virus program you're using has blocked the file from being accessed incidentally.
2007-02-22 15:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by nothin_nyce1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. If the software that found and quarantined the file is able, it can clean out the contaminated part of the file so that you can send it back where it belongs if it's a needed file. If it can't be cleaned then delete it. You've got nothing to lose. Whatever it is, it's unusable anyway. The quarantine folder is a valuable little troubleshooting tool. It can help you find out how or where the infection came from, so that you will have an idea of how to stop it from happening again. (at least in each instance). It also gives you the chance to manually remove the infection if you know how, so that you can quickly put the needed file back without the hassle of restoring backup files. Most of the time, needed deleted infected files are replaced automatically by Windows, or the program that created it. If you haven't had any problems since the file was quarantined, then just delete it.
2007-02-23 01:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by rusty math 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is correct. Quarantinned can no longer harm your computer. That just gives you a last chance to keep a file, that is suspected of being a virus. Basically, think of quarantined files as being a trash can folder of your email program. The files in trash can are no longer in use, but if for some reason you wanted them back, you could dig them out the trash....
2007-02-22 23:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by SharpGuy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Quarantine is a where the Malware is prevented from running. Another user could release it or something as simple as a small power surge could cause a glitch and allow it to start running again.
Quarantine is a way for the AV/AS programs to stop a program, they suspect as Malware, so you have time to examine it and make sure it is not a valid program. Once you know it is not a valid program you should have the AV/AS program delete the infection. This is the only safe thing to do.
2007-02-23 00:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is put in a special place on the Hard Drive, a secret place where it cannot get out. I do not like the idea of bad,corruptive data on my box so I reformat and re-install from Backups when crash,bang virus or something hits.
4 CD RWs and I have 2 backups of all working data.
When something goes bad, and it does, I replace the bad data with good happy data!
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2007-02-22 23:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats what it means! Most protection does this due to the fact the file may actually be a needed file! This gives you the option to restore it. If your PC runs okay, then you can remove it.
2007-02-22 23:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is in a safe place but it still on your computer, so if there is an option to delete it then delete it...
2007-02-22 23:22:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋