is it better to delete or quarantine a virus and why. im just making sure,
2007-03-24 07:32:12 · 7 answers · asked by geff 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Quarantine and if it is a known virus rather than something picked up by heuristics, delete it. Otherwise, send the suspected virus sample to a reputable vendor for analysis.
2007-03-24 07:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Disco Mudda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always delete. You can quarantine if you aren't sure if the file actually contains a virus or not ie you think that you may have false positive. Virus scanners are not perfect.
2007-03-24 14:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by doyler78 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question. You are always warned to put in quar. vs delete. Me, I delete automatically. A Quar. file is still on my computer somewhere. The delete option(s) is a no-brainer. If the file it attached to can accept the spyware, malware, or virus, I do not want it to be available again. Delete any and or all files your antivirus, spyware, malware, programs highlight. It keeps it clean and keeps it real.
2007-03-24 14:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by jerry g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both options are good. I would delete it since it serves no useful purpose to just quarantine it so it is still on your computer.
2007-03-24 14:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's better to delete it, but some can't be delete so the software quarantines them, so they wont spread.
2007-03-24 14:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Linds 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if these files r not a system one!
(or necessary to other programs working)
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antivirus or antispy softwares put infected files to quarantine until they find treatment by updating their virus definitions !
2007-03-24 14:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-24 20:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋