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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

About Antivirus Software: Windows Tips for Resolving Virus Issues

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  from Mary Landesman
Antivirus software does a good job of protecting against computers, but sometimes a little elbow grease is needed as well. This week, tutorials on some common tasks you'll need to know should manual virus removal ever be necessary.

 
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Recover Missing System Files
On occasion a valid system file can be inadvertently deleted or quarantined. Sometimes, the results can seem disastrous - a looping blue screen each time you try to boot up the PC. Other times, a stop error with a cryptic message may be the result. Here's how to replace the missing file(s) to get your system operational again.

 
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Disable System Restore to Remove Viruses
Antivirus software may report that a virus was found in either the _RESTORE (Windows ME) folder or the System Volume Information folder (Windows XP) but the antivirus software may be unable to remove it. Here's how to solve that.

 
Windows System Registry
Behind the Windows graphical interface is a database workhorse that stores all the information about the operating system and associated software. In fact, more customization can be done via the Registry than via the standard Windows console. The Registry is also a favorite hideout for viruses. Here's how to navigate the registry.

 
 
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