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Question: My virus scanner found something in the restore- or temp-folder, a-squared didnt. Why?

Answer:

Sometimes, virus scanners detects Malware in on of the following hidden or system folders, but a-squared doesn't:

  • C:\_RESTORE

  • C:\System Volume Information

  • C:\Windows\Temp

  • C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files

  • ..\Content.IE5


As long as Malware is only found in of of these folders, there is no danger.

_RESTORE:
In the "_RESTORE" or "System Volume Information" folders, Windows stores the files for the system recovery feature. If you deactivate the system recovery, a² can remove the infected files.

Windows ME: My Computer (right-click)/ Properties/ Performance/ deactivate System Recovery (after scanning with a-squared, you can re-activate it)

Windows XP: My Computer (right-click)/ Properties/ System Recovery/ deactivate System Recovery (after scanning with a-squared, you can re-activate it)

Temp*:
All other "Temp" folders: You can delete the content or clear the browser history.

Internet Explorer: Tools/ Internet Options/ General/ Temporary internet files/ Delete Files (NOTE, that this may take very long!). You can also set the memory limit to about 10 MB at the Settings.

Mozilla: Edit/ Options/ Extended/ Cache/ Clear Cache


Then, please scan all your harddisks once again with a-squared to ensure there is no Malware left.

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