Jump to content
Sign in to follow this  
PurpleGaga27

Need major help here that need answering ASAP

Recommended Posts

I want to use system restore with NIS 2012 installed, however I found this clue but it didn't work for me back then (not even now): http://community.norton.com/forums/system-restore-tip-new-users

It had no effect.

 

Back then when I used Norton Internet Security 2009 it was a very useful antivirus/antispyware/firewall program but one major drawback is the prevention of using the system restore feature in Windows. Now this goes the same issue with NIS 2012.

 

Even though I could uninstall NIS 2012 and then use Norton Removal Tool, the system restore function in Windows (no matter which Windows OS I use) still doesn't work because the Norton files are still hiddenly functional inside even when uninstalled.

 

The reason why I am asking this is because my hard drive is probably hijacked with hidden malware (that none of the antispyware programs detected), my PC has a very dusty inside case that is only half-cleaned up, and a hanging response to the hard drive (like as if everything froze including keyboard and mouse). But my 320 GB Western Digital HD is only 6-7 years old. I also tried defragementing the entire partitions of the hard drive and nothing changed.

Edited by Sonic

Share this post


Link to post

Also, if you noticed, the Symantec website constantly tells you to disable System Restore prior to attempting to clean any virus/malware/whateverware for some reason.

Share this post


Link to post

You should. System Restore can, and will, retain infected files. If you System Restore infected files onto a cleaned system, what do you think will happen? You'll just get infected over and over again. Disable System Restore, don't use Norton and just create an image of your install after you start it fresh and get it setup. Faster and easier honestly.

Share this post


Link to post

Yeah, but it can undo non-virus damage. Saved my old rig once or twice.

Share this post


Link to post

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Sign in to follow this  

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

×