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Can I get rid of computer virus by Creating A restore point?

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Can I get rid of computer virus by Creating A restore point?

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I would FIRST run AVAST, to clean the virus; and THEN do a restore point to repair any damage. You will get a variety of recommendations from others, but for your own security, listen to one that’s been around the block a few times: I like this FREE tool that does an EXCELLENT and consistentantly dependable job. Avast free Home Edition Get it here: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht… And please do a “thorough” scan as soon as you get it downloaded. The user interface is simple. Click the left side, and in the top menu that comes up, select thorough scan. When it finds a culprit it throws up an alarm, then you DELETE the culprit, (do not quaranteen). Then allow it to run all of the time, and you will be completely protected. It will “automatically” update itself, also for free. You only need to renew your registration once a year, also free. Note: I KNOW of several people who have used AVG and gotten a virus