C
Craig
I've come across a post in a user forum that suggests "turning off
System Restore BEFORE you un-install anything".
My reflex reaction and position:
I can think of no compelling reason for following this advise under any
circumstances short of at the direction of a malware eratication
program/tool/checklist from a trusted source. Failing that (even if
dealing with the extreme of malware eradication), I would refrain from
purging the restore point data until AFTER the eratication, as I would
not as a general rule want to forsake ANY potential recovery resource
unless and until absolutely necessary (for example, there's always the
possible scenario where the malware infection is mistakenly determined
to begin with). Is not my understanding correct that System Restore
point data is contained and thus benign unless and UNTIL such time that
it is called upon to accomplish an actual restore (unless of-course the
identified malware's modus operandi is to replicate from the infected
restore point directory itself)? In sum, I most certainly for anything
less extreme as malware eratication, would not ever follow this
proposed advise.
I would be most interested in hearing any thoughts by others as to
anything I might be overlooking, or something flawed in my stated
assessment, reasoning or position.
Thanx in advance for your relies.
System Restore BEFORE you un-install anything".
My reflex reaction and position:
I can think of no compelling reason for following this advise under any
circumstances short of at the direction of a malware eratication
program/tool/checklist from a trusted source. Failing that (even if
dealing with the extreme of malware eradication), I would refrain from
purging the restore point data until AFTER the eratication, as I would
not as a general rule want to forsake ANY potential recovery resource
unless and until absolutely necessary (for example, there's always the
possible scenario where the malware infection is mistakenly determined
to begin with). Is not my understanding correct that System Restore
point data is contained and thus benign unless and UNTIL such time that
it is called upon to accomplish an actual restore (unless of-course the
identified malware's modus operandi is to replicate from the infected
restore point directory itself)? In sum, I most certainly for anything
less extreme as malware eratication, would not ever follow this
proposed advise.
I would be most interested in hearing any thoughts by others as to
anything I might be overlooking, or something flawed in my stated
assessment, reasoning or position.
Thanx in advance for your relies.