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How can I clean an infected System Volume Information folder or a System Restore folder?

April 26, 2017clean FOLDER Infected restore system volume

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How can I clean an infected System Volume Information folder or a System Restore folder?

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System Restore is a feature of Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7. If a virus infects the computer, it is possible that the virus is backed up in the System Restore folder. To scan and clean the System Restore folder, you need to turn it off. By turning off System Restore, you lose your last system restore point. Unfortunately there is no other way to remove infections from System Restore. If you want to continue using the System Restore feature, it is important to turn it on after removing the infected files. • To turn off System Restore in Windows XP: • Close all open programs. • Right-click My Computer, and select Properties. The System Properties dialog box opens. • Click the System Restore tab. • Select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box. • Click Apply. • When the system asks if you want to turn off System Restore, click Yes. • Click OK. • Scan all hard drives and all files for viruses. • Once you have scanned and cleaned the files, turn on System Restore in XP