Computer viruses .............. read on?

Question

I have some viruses on my desktop and currently they are quarenteened. I have adaware-se and run it frequently as well have deleted cookies and temporary internet files. Is there any other way to remove those viruses without taking it to a shop to be done?

Answer 1

Yes go to this link and run the scan (windows one care scan) http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Answer 2

If you have infected files that were quarantined then you have nothing to worrry about from them. They are safely contained and can do no further harm, you can safely ignore them.

If you want to have them off of your computer for good, look for the quarantine folder on your machine and manually delete them. Hold down the Shift key as you delete them so that they are deleted directly, not moved to the Recycle Bin. Read the docs or Help files for your AV program to locate the quarantine folder.

Answer 3

If your software has quarantined the malware then you are protected from it... quarantining a file moves it to a "safe" location on the harddrive where it cannot do any harm.

You should simply remove it which most programs allow you to do within the program's preferences...

Good Luck

Answer 4

I think what Dave meant to say was reformat your computer.

Anyway, you can always just clear the quarenteen. Then they're off the computer for good.

Answer 5

Yes, you can re-boot your computer and loose all files and reinstall everything and than your computer will be like new :)