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In Windows XP Pro, go to Windows Explorer, Tools, Folder Options. Click the "View" Tab. Uncheck "Use Simple File Sharing". Also, while in this tab, make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked and that "Hide protected operating system files" is not checked. Hit ok and return to Windows Explorer. Right-click the System Volume Information folder, and click properties. Click the security tab, which should now show up. Click "advanced" then check the box which says "Inherit from parent the permission entries. . ." Hit Apply, and after a minute the hourglass should disappear and you can hit ok and leave. You can now scan this folder with AVG.
In Windows XP Home, there is a file that you can download from Microsoft that will allow the security tab to appear in its properties. Just do a Google search for "Security tab Windows XP Home" and you should be able to find it.
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When a virus is discovered on a computer what should be done?
Remove it by using an Anti-Virus computer program. You need to make sure the Anti-Virus program you are using is can be updated (most are able to do that with a subscription that is yearly) and you also need a Spyware program since spyware will kill your computer too. I recommend McAfee for a good Anti-Virus program or Norton Anti-Virus and for Spyware I recommend Webroot.
Why was the first computer virus made?
The very first virus for the PC was developed as a harmless programme which would simply detect whether or not there was enough space on the floppy disk to carry it. Dubbed 'Brain' because it relabelled disks and changed the volume label of the disk to read "©Brain" (after the company where it was created), it was merely written to explore security holes in the operating system of the software being used by the developers. The virus was written by the Farooq Alvi brothers, in Pakistan. Some sources will incorrectly state that the virus was made to deter piracy of the developers' software, but that was never the intention.
What was the very first computer virus written in 1981 called?
The first computer virus ever invented was the Creeper virus. The Creeper virus was invented in 1971 by Bob Thomas. The Creeper virus was highly experimental and it was accidentally released. It infected dozens of machines (because back then there wasn't that many computers). A group of people realized the potential danger the Creeper virus showed, so they created a counter-program called Reaper in order to find and remove the Creeper virus from infected machines. The Reaper program spread like a computer virus, but it deleted itself once it found no more infected machines.
What is the effect of a computer virus?
When you get a computer virus your computer may get random pop-ups trying to make you download something or sell something to you. It can also spread itself across your P.C files and make it harder for you to remove it. If you do not have anti-virus software and are an inexperienced online user you should really get an anti-virus or just be more carful of what sites you go on.
Is Kuru a virus or a bacteria?
Kuru is neither a virus or a bacteria but rather a proin.
How do you remove a Trojan Horse Clicker from the System Volume information folder when virus scanning programs bypass it?
You can remove any virus from the System Volume Information (wich is a part OS your System Restore function) by disabling it and then re-enabling it again.Further explanation Good luck! Jahewi :-)
How do you remove Downloader.Swizzor.2.BG from System Volume Information?
You can remove any virus from System Volume Information, by shutting down System Restore, restarting your computer and then start System Restore Again. When you shutdown System Restore, all Restore Points are deleted (including the virus(ses)). When you restart System Restore, it automaticly makes a new (and clean) Restore-point. Good Luck! Jawwi :-) I have had this virus before, and i downloaded grisoft.com free virus remover software. It locaed it and automatically removed it. andy :'P
How do you remove Trojan horse downloader wintrim 2 n from system volume information?
try this - If the virus is in the system volume information Download AVG from Grisoft.com, it is free. AVG will not pick it up straight away though. Follow the steps in this page and run AVG complete test. AVG should have picked up your virus this time. (You have the option in AVG to run a custom scan where you can set it to scan the system volume information only).
How do you remove Trojan horse downloader j dloader-j from the system volume information folder on XP?
If the virus is in the system volume information Download AVG from Grisoft.com, it is free. AVG will not pick it up straight away though. Follow the steps in this page and run AVG complete test. AVG should have picked up your virus this time. (You have the option in AVG to run a custom scan where you can set it to scan the system volume information only).
How do you remove the Trojan horse downloader VB 3 F detected in system volume information?
try this - If the virus is in the system volume information Download AVG from Grisoft.com, it is free. AVG will not pick it up straight away though. Follow the steps in this page and run AVG complete test. AVG should have picked up your virus this time. (You have the option in AVG to run a custom scan where you can set it to scan the system volume information only).
What is a system volume information virus?
It is a virus (Normally a trojan.DL) that hides inside your system restore folder, so that if you ever need to run a system restore, it will come back. HTH, -Joe
How do you remove Trojan horse downloader swizzor af?
To remove this Trojan you need to download an anti-virus software called AVG by "Grisoft" (Search on www.Google.co.UK to find the website) It is FREE to download. Free updates and removes all trojans/virus's. I thoroughly recomend this. When you download it, update it (FREE) and run the complete test this will remove it and free your computer of this Trojan. If the virus is in the system volume information AVG will not pick it up. Follow the steps in this page and run AVG again. AVG should have picked up your virus this time. (You have the option in AVG to run a custom scan where you can set it to scan the system volume information only).
How do you get rid of Trojan horse donloader.xten.a found in System Volume Information?
If the virus is in the system volume information Download AVG from Grisoft.com, it is free. AVG will not pick it up straight away though. Follow the steps in this page and run AVG complete test. AVG should have picked up your virus this time. (You have the option in AVG to run a custom scan where you can set it to scan the system volume information only).
What is the C system volume information?
c:\System Volume Information is a special folder used by Windows. It is not a virus. In an NTFS system, the permissions are set so that no one, not even an administrator, can access it - This is because it contains critical things that no one but the operating system should touch.
How do you move files out of the system volume information folder if you accidentally added files there?
download this : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Virus-Effect-Remover.shtml and use Security permission tab .... locate System volume information folder and click full control.... now you can open system volume information folder like other folder ......
How can you remove Trojan MusicSearch.AM in a subdirectory under c system volume?
Assuming you mean a subdirectory under 'C:\System Volume Information' and your anti-virus application has detected but cannot fix the problem :- select System Restore tab in System Properties (WinKey+Pause) and check the box marked 'Turn off System Restore on all drives', confirm, close System Properties and reboot. This will clear all files in 'C:\System Volume Information' and therefore the MusicSearch.AM problem. 'C:\System Volume Information' is not just a hidden folder, it's also system protected and as such, anti-virus software cannot write to any file within and therefore cannot delete or quarantine any infected file detected. To turn on System Restore, just reverse the above procedure. Hope this helps, Canis.
Explain the process of removal of a a computer virus from a virus infected machine?
How to remove a virus in steps. .Install anti-Virus .run a full system scan .if virus shows click remove [or box it] .if doesn't remove find the location where it is found .remove file That is how to remove a virus
