folders and virus's

[Guest]

i have a virus in afolder in windows wich will not allow me to delete
the anti virus programs will find it every time i can locate it in windows
system 32 but it will not allow me to delete the program
do i have to reformat or can i del this file some way and reinstall it from
the windows disk
windows xp pro
i had to change the hd to a warrantied one and picked this up while
uploading the virus fighter and firewall programs

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

How antivirus software and System Restore work together
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;831829

Otherwise you may have to provide more information as to where the virus is and
what the virus is.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Hi Rovie, try deleting the file in safe mode

There is more than one way to get into safe mode, this link provides an
excellent tutorial on safe mode
How to start Windows XP in Safe mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039

PS you never stop learning even after 60.