Virus?

[Dena]

I think I downloaded a virus, does XP have a factory
restore?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Dena;
Factory Restore..No.
System Restore..Yes.
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore
Select a date/time before issue started.

You should install an antivirus application.
Update it weekly.
Run it at least weekly.

For now Scan for Viruses Online:
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=IRLFIZTYMWPAZTJWUFJ

 

[Shenan T. Stanley]

I think I downloaded a virus, does XP have a factory
restore?

Start -> Help and Support -> search for "System Restore"

Also.. Mentioning viruses:

Advice on AntiVirus Software:

http://www.fracas.net/newsgroups/generaladvice.html#antivirus
or
http://tinyurl.com/el9t

You may want to look over the whole page.

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[D.Currie]

But...depending on which files the virus infects, a system restore may do
nothing at all.

 

[Guest]

Get some decent antivirus software like Norton Antivirus 2003.
Also, you can do a fresh install using your repair CD if its absolutely
necessary.
You may wish to turn off system restore if you are certain you have a virus
as it may backup the virus!