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turning off restore in ME

Mar 2, 2004 11:31PM PST

when i run my virus scan i get unwanted programs that show up. however they cannot be cleaned, deleted or quarantined. All these files have restore/temp , and as status it says this: *This disk is write protected* Any one know how to turn off restore or how to get rid of these files your input would be much appreciated. using ME windows

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Re:turning off restore in ME
Mar 3, 2004 12:00AM PST

Disabling the Restore Utility

1. Right click the My Computer icon on the Desktop, and choose Properties.
2. Click on the Performance Tab.
3. Click on the File System button.
4. Click on the Troubleshooting Tab.
5. Put a check mark next to "Disable System Restore".
6. Click the Apply button.
7. Click the Close button.
8. Click the Close button again.
9. You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes.
NOTE: The Restore Utility will now be disabled.
10. Restart the computer in Safe Mode.
11. Run a scan with VirusScan to delete all infected files, or browse the file's located in the C:\_Restore folder and remove the file's.
12. After removing the desired files, restart the computer normally.
NOTE: To re-enable the Restore Utility, follow steps 1-9 and on step 5 remove the check mark next to "Disable System Restore". The infected file's are removed and the System Restore is once again active.

TONI

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Re:Re:turning off restore in ME
Mar 3, 2004 12:55AM PST

Thank you very much toni , i will give it a try.

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Re:turning off restore in ME
Mar 3, 2004 12:00AM PST

Just FYI. The Start, Help and Support tells how as well as http://www.google.com

For your Help and Support search, use the words System Restore.

For Google, use the words "Windows ME" disable System Restore. Hint: Use the quote marks.

Bob

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Re:Re:turning off restore in ME
Mar 3, 2004 12:59AM PST

Thank you bob i will check out those sites!!