Removing malware

alihamilton · 04-10-2006, 03:02 PM

I am running a Kaspersky scan and it is indicating that I have a virus....I suspect it a quarantined item it picked up before, which I removed. If it is the same one, I just want to check the correct order in which one removes malware.

1. run scan
2. remove malware
3. turn off system restore
4. reboot
5. turn system restore back on

Is this correct please?

johnwill · 04-11-2006, 09:04 AM

Seems right to me.

04-11-2006, 09:43 AM

here is a good guide for malware removal. Disabling system restore in many cases is not a necessity though it can be used for your advantage in many cases.

alihamilton · 04-13-2006, 04:53 AM

Thanks! I have printed the instructions for future reference.

04-10-2006, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
alihamilton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52 OS: xp	Removing malware I am running a Kaspersky scan and it is indicating that I have a virus....I suspect it a quarantined item it picked up before, which I removed. If it is the same one, I just want to check the correct order in which one removes malware. 1. run scan 2. remove malware 3. turn off system restore 4. reboot 5. turn system restore back on Is this correct please?

04-11-2006, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 39,772 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Windows 7, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Seems right to me. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-11-2006, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
PurpleSky Guest Posts: n/a OS:	here is a good guide for malware removal. Disabling system restore in many cases is not a necessity though it can be used for your advantage in many cases.

04-13-2006, 04:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
alihamilton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52 OS: xp	Thanks! I have printed the instructions for future reference.