Will performing a system restore eliminate compu
Super-power
23-12-2005, 20:34
So a few days ago my sister's computer contracted a computer virus. VirusScan hasn't been able to remove it and I ran an AdAware scan. No luck. So I plan to do a system restore to before it contracted the virus. Will a system restore eliminate the virus from the system?
Call to power
23-12-2005, 20:46
yes though you will have to get the right date and make sure any files your going to transfer on disks (even computer games) are free of the virus alternatively you could try and kill it with lots of virus software and/or a hefty time spent deleting all the infected files
Though if its adware I would advice calling the cops they will handle it from there (make sure you didn’t agree to anything that might of meant you accept the adware though)
yes though you will have to get the right date and make sure any files your going to transfer on disks (even computer games) are free of the virus alternatively you could try and kill it with lots of virus software and/or a hefty time spent deleting all the infected files
Though if its adware I would advice calling the cops they will handle it from there (make sure you didn’t agree to anything that might of meant you accept the adware though)
Calling the cops for adware? Tad bit excessive maybe?
Drunk commies deleted
23-12-2005, 21:23
I can't imagine the average cop would even know what to do if he was sent to your house to investigate adware.
Call to power
23-12-2005, 21:24
Calling the cops for adware? Tad bit excessive maybe?
not at all these companies are performing an illegal activity that must be stopped (also the cops will fix your comp and even give you some cash which can be increased by a nice lawsuit)
Call to power
23-12-2005, 21:25
I can't imagine the average cop would even know what to do if he was sent to your house to investigate adware.
won't be your everyday cop besides the companies will be caught red handed every time you get a popup
OceanDrive3
23-12-2005, 22:10
Will a system restore eliminate the virus ..?Yes.. as long as you use the right tool.
The Squeaky Rat
23-12-2005, 22:13
So a few days ago my sister's computer contracted a computer virus. VirusScan hasn't been able to remove it and I ran an AdAware scan. No luck. So I plan to do a system restore to before it contracted the virus. Will a system restore eliminate the virus from the system?
Only if it is a stereotypical scriptkiddie product. A serious virus requires a format at the very least.