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Note: If you are running either WinXP or WinMe, it is recommended that you turn off the System Restore feature temporarily before you remove a virus. If a virus is embedded in the System Restore folder, your virus software won't be able to remove it. If you should go back to a previous System Restore point, you could re-infect your computer.

Your virus software may continue to detect a virus in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat. I would consider a virus residing in the System Restore folder to be dormant - a potential threat if you invoke the Restore feature.

Instructions on how to toggle System Restore:

Run MSConfig
Start --> Run --> type in "msconfig" (no quotes) --> OK --> Startup

The hardest part of running MSConfig is knowing what processes are safe to run as opposed to which ones are malware. Here's 3 resources that you may want to use to help you sort out the good guys from the bad guys:

Startup - Keep this page open in a browser window. It will help you determine whether a program needs to be run or not at startup.

AnswersThatWork.com - their renowned Task List is a wonderful resource.

WinTasks4 Online Library - WinTasks4 is a utility that you must buy. However, their online task list page is free and has some excellent information.

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