Avast and a a virus called aystem restore ...

[Guest]

I need some help, please. I downloaded some software from a file sharing
program ,and my avast anti-virus since then was constantly alerting me for
viruses and worms.I got rid of the file sharing program, and also deleted all
software that was taken from that program just in case, and afterwards I
tryed to do a system restore. But it did not work. I got rid of the worms and
some viruses but now I cant do a system restore and everytime my I leave my
PC for 20 mnts or more idle, Avast keeps alerting me of the same infected
file.File name A0045866.EXE, Folder C:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION\_RESTORE
(202550A8.....)Virus description HLLP-SIOUX .Any one knows how can i get rid
of this? Should I just go to the folder and delete it?Even being a system
file? Where can I find out more information about this .
From labesi continent, somewhere in the middle of the pacific ocean, looking
at the sea and toasting in the sun

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently, your System Restore files have been infected by
the viruses. To correct this issue, you need to turn-off
System Restore completely, reboot, then re-enable it.

How to turn on and turn off System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405/en-us

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I need some help, please. I downloaded some software from a file sharing
| program ,and my avast anti-virus since then was constantly alerting me for
| viruses and worms.I got rid of the file sharing program, and also deleted all
| software that was taken from that program just in case, and afterwards I
| tryed to do a system restore. But it did not work. I got rid of the worms and
| some viruses but now I cant do a system restore and everytime my I leave my
| PC for 20 mnts or more idle, Avast keeps alerting me of the same infected
| file.File name A0045866.EXE, Folder C:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION\_RESTORE
| (202550A8.....)Virus description HLLP-SIOUX .Any one knows how can i get rid
| of this? Should I just go to the folder and delete it?Even being a system
| file? Where can I find out more information about this .
| From labesi continent, somewhere in the middle of the pacific ocean, looking
| at the sea and toasting in the sun

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I need some help, please. I downloaded some software from a file sharing
program ,and my avast anti-virus since then was constantly alerting me for
viruses and worms.I got rid of the file sharing program, and also deleted all
software that was taken from that program just in case, and afterwards I
tryed to do a system restore. But it did not work. I got rid of the worms and
some viruses but now I cant do a system restore and everytime my I leave my
PC for 20 mnts or more idle, Avast keeps alerting me of the same infected
file.File name A0045866.EXE, Folder C:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION\_RESTORE
(202550A8.....)Virus description HLLP-SIOUX .Any one knows how can i get rid
of this? Should I just go to the folder and delete it?Even being a system
file? Where can I find out more information about this .
From labesi continent, somewhere in the middle of the pacific ocean, looking
at the sea and toasting in the sun

To clear viruses or other malware from the "System Volume
Information," simply turn off the System Restore feature (Start > All
Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore, System Restore
Settings), reboot, then re-enable System Restore, and reboot one last
time. This will delete all of your Restore Points, including the
corrupted one(s), and allow you start with a clean slate.



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Bruce Chambers

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