How to Handle the System Restore Feature

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: