I like to clear out any virus or spyware that I may have from my computer. If I disable system restore, would I lose my system restore points? In other words would I be able to restore my system to say January of 2007.
Thanks for your answer in advance.
2007-09-14 08:59:24 · 6 answers · asked by John 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
In addition to restore points set by the user, the system generates restore points regularly. The number saved depends on the amount of disk space allowed for this.
From the Start menu, click Help and Support. Click to open "restore to an earlier date." Keep your eye on the cancel button - and see how far you can go back.
Why not go into Safe Mode (Windows will not be loaded) and run your antivirus and spyware programs. This way, hopefully, you will catch any self-executable files.
When you exit Safe Mode, you will return to Windows but your desktop icons will probably be out of order. Just drag them back to where you want them.
WindowsXP Safe Mode
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/safemodexp.htm
Press F8 Before the Windows XP Splash Screen
Starting your computer in Windows XP Safe Mode can help you diagnose and solve many serious problems, especially when starting normally is not possible.
To begin entering Windows XP Safe Mode, turn your PC on or restart it.
Just before the Windows XP splash screen shown above appears, press the F8 key to enter the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
The source link is an excellent one. Fully described the procedure with screen shots.
2007-09-14 09:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. When you start System Restore back up it will make a new restore point & that's the only one you'll have. This is good because it won't put any virus from before back in your PC. This is bad if you vitally need to restore something & have to start the whole cleaning process all over again.
2007-09-14 09:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by Larry W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 10:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
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As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.
Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-09-14 15:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would run a virus scan and a spyware scan to check for infections. If anything is found i would used the software to remove the infections. I would lastly restore the copmuter to a point before the infection to reverse any damage.
good luck
2007-09-14 09:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disabling system restore does purge all previous restore points.
2007-09-14 09:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋