Disable System Restore

RHARLE10 · 04-05-06, 03:20 PM

I had a big problem with a piece of SpyWare called SpyFalcon v2.0 and to remove this i had to disabled system restore and go into safe mode. Is it ok to leave system restore off or should i turn it back and if i do how do i create new restore points so it doesn`t go back to when spyfalcon was there?

ThePCGuy · 04-05-06, 03:39 PM

Yes it's fine to disable system restore. In order to make a new restore point, go into start-programs-accessories-system tools. There you can create a new restore point. Good luck

- Jim

ErikD · 04-06-06, 08:09 AM

I like System Restore as long as you have the HD space to keep the backups. It isn't a perfect backup solution, but is better than nothing. It is also a quick and dirty way of getting back to a working configuration if something goes wrong without needing to do a full install.

I think the best thing for you to do would be to get the system to where it is clean and running well. Delete all of the old restore files, they are in a hidden folder that can only be seen when restore is disabled (C:\_Restore). Then enable System Restore again, and create a new fresh restore point. That should remove all traces of any infection you had, and prevent an accidental restore to an infected state.

outhouse · 04-08-06, 01:20 AM

i quit using it for 2 reasons 1 frees up disc space and resources 2 most of the spyware/viri disables it anyway. anticipated user error is the only rerason id keep it now

crash013 · 04-08-06, 01:36 AM

A good app for backing up your data is Acronis True Image. Works great.

04-05-06, 03:20 PM	Thread Starter #1
RHARLE10 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland	Disable System Restore I had a big problem with a piece of SpyWare called SpyFalcon v2.0 and to remove this i had to disabled system restore and go into safe mode. Is it ok to leave system restore off or should i turn it back and if i do how do i create new restore points so it doesn`t go back to when spyfalcon was there?
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04-05-06, 03:39 PM	#2
ThePCGuy Member Join Date: Apr 2003	Yes it's fine to disable system restore. In order to make a new restore point, go into start-programs-accessories-system tools. There you can create a new restore point. Good luck - Jim
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04-06-06, 08:09 AM	#3
ErikD Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC	I like System Restore as long as you have the HD space to keep the backups. It isn't a perfect backup solution, but is better than nothing. It is also a quick and dirty way of getting back to a working configuration if something goes wrong without needing to do a full install. I think the best thing for you to do would be to get the system to where it is clean and running well. Delete all of the old restore files, they are in a hidden folder that can only be seen when restore is disabled (C:\_Restore). Then enable System Restore again, and create a new fresh restore point. That should remove all traces of any infection you had, and prevent an accidental restore to an infected state.
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04-08-06, 01:20 AM	#4
outhouse Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Auburn California	i quit using it for 2 reasons 1 frees up disc space and resources 2 most of the spyware/viri disables it anyway. anticipated user error is the only rerason id keep it now __________________ GOODLUCK! p3 1g@1285 abit VH6-2 512,133corsair, lapped,ducted Gladiator radioshack compound gf3 ti 200 171FSB 2.10CV generic 10G 7200rpm hard drive xp\pro tdk 32x10x40 cdrw [2 years at 2.10] p4 3.2e @ 4087, abit ic7-g, 1g corsair 4000 1to1 2x512, antec500w ps,lapped 3.2e, as5, bie, rbx ,maze 4 ,chip an gpu leadtek 6800 U, 3dmark03 15,009 488/1.25 160 hd, tdk 32/10/40 XPS170 2g/cpu 2g/ram 60g/7200 rpm hd 7800gtx 8400@4g. 680i EVGA blackpearl. 4G ballistic 800mhz. RBX and inovatech NB. DDC BIX EVGA GTX260sc
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04-08-06, 01:36 AM	#5
crash013 Member Join Date: Oct 2004	A good app for backing up your data is Acronis True Image. Works great. __________________ CPU: AMD Opteron 165 2600Mhz 1.376v Motherboard: DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D RAM: 1GB OCZ Platinum Rev.2 2.5-4-3-10 2.6v Video Card: ATI X800XL 420/1100 HDD: WD Raptor 74GB & Seagate 7200.8 200GB PSU: OCZ Powerstream 520w Cooling: XP-120 w/ 120mm Delta 129cfm Case: CM Stacker Display: Dell E228WFP Sound: Audigy 2 ZS & Audio-Technica ATH-A500 Heat
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