Comments for Can I get rid of spyware using system restore?

Comment from Jennifer Koster on 2011-10-23

2011-10-23T16:17:56Z

Hi Leo,

I have one of these system restore viruses and have run a removal tool using Malwarebytes Anti-Malaware, removed all files. I ran two scans in safe mode and the first removed the files and the second came up clean but I am still having issues. Then, I tried to use a different program and saved it as a different name and it would not run the .exe.

I was able to unhide all my files, but they are still partially hidden (they show up faded but are not opening when clicked) - it rells me Folder is unavailable or file is unavailable.

Help!
Jennifer

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Comment from Steven L Wingfield on 2010-04-16

2010-04-16T16:37:16Z

WHAT CAN I DO IF MY SPYWARE IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO DO A SYSTEM RESTORE

Not trying to be snotty here, but ... get rid of the spyware. Get one or more spyware removal tools and try them. Or restore to an earlier full backup. (I strongly recommend against relying on sytem restore. It frequently fails to do what you expect.)

17-Apr-2010

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Comment from ben on 2008-09-03

2008-09-03T16:05:29Z

Ok so my system restore is turned ON - this has no effect I can never restore my system anyway it just does not work

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