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Ax1om
December 31st, 2008, 08:53 PM
Is it safe to use the "remove" option in the quarantine section?

Does this "release" the file from quarantine or does it permanently delete the file so that it does not pose a threat?

Thank you

ASpace
January 1st, 2009, 04:19 AM
-{ Quote: "Is it safe to use the "remove" option in the quarantine section?" }-

Generally YES.

-{ Quote: "Does this "release" the file from quarantine or does it permanently delete the file so that it does not pose a threat?" }-

The Remove options deletes the back-up copy permanently . Even when it quarantine , the malware has been eliminated completely . The quarantine is just a back-up of the deleted file which are in encrypted form so that you can't re-infect your computer by accident