okay wtf

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Heath, Jun 28, 2004.

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  1. Heath

    Heath Registered Member

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    okay i have a popup that says i have a virus in c:\system volume information.... and so on, well i go to my c drive and look and cant find the folder, even with show all files, so i run my virus program to scan my entire c drive and i went to bed, i woke up, and no virus found, but yet the pop up right in front saying there is a virus, here is a picture of it
     

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  2. meneer

    meneer Registered Member

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    Looks like your avg has two different engines :D

    Run an online virusscanner, like Pandasoftware's Activescan, or one of the others.
     
  3. TonyKlein

    TonyKlein Security Expert

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    It's just because your Restore folder is protected (and hidden), and Antivirus software is unable to modify its contents.
    You'll need to flush that folder:

    1. On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
    2. Click Properties.
    3. Click the System Restore tab.
    4. Check Turn off System Restore.
    5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
    6. Restart the computer.

    All data, including your virus, will be purged from the restore folder.

    7. Run your antivirus once more.

    After rebooting, re-enable System Restore.


    Good luck,
     
  4. I've got the same problem.
     
  5. TonyKlein

    TonyKlein Security Expert

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    In that case the same solution will apply...
     
  6. Yeah it worked, thanks.
     
  7. TonyKlein

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    That's good to hear! :)
     
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