# How do I get rid of this Virus? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 4, 2004, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-virus/253567 "2004-07-04T23:38:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pentax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@Pentax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pentax)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2004, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-virus/253567/1 "2004-07-04T23:38:35Z")
Avast found this virus: Virus Name: Win32:Trojano-155 [Trj] File Name: C:\System Volume Information\_restore{40223803-0048-435F-BAE8-174F2E04CEF0}\RP76\A0059185.exe VPS Version: 0427-2, 07/04/2004 When I click on more info it takes me to the Avast home page The C:\System Volume Information Sounds searious, and so I do not want to delete it willy nilly. Avast Cannot repair the file. What do I do now? I’m having trouble googling this virus ( I think it’s actually a trojan horse) So please help me, this is my first virus. Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Pentax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@Pentax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pentax)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2004, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-virus/253567/2 "2004-07-04T23:40:28Z")
The only info I can find off of Google is that it is an AOL password stealing program, but I do not use AOL, WTF ---
**Author:** ![Mort\_Furd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Mort\_Furd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mort_Furd)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-virus/253567/3 "2004-07-05T08:01:27Z")
> [@Pentax](#): > > Avast found this virus: > Virus Name: Win32:Trojano-155 [Trj] > File Name: C:\System Volume Information\_restore{40223803-0048-435F-BAE8-174F2E04CEF0}\RP76\A0059185.exe > VPS Version: 0427-2, 07/04/2004 > > When I click on more info it takes me to the Avast home page > > The C:\System Volume Information Sounds searious, and so I do not want to delete it willy nilly. > > Avast Cannot repair the file. > > What do I do now? I’m having trouble googling this virus ( I think it’s actually a trojan horse) So please help me, this is my first virus. > > Thanks in advance. Delete just the file, not the directories. If you aren’t happy doing this, try a different AV program. I recommend H+BEDV AntVir. It is free (for private use) and good. > **[Download Security Software for Windows, Mac, Android & iOS | Avira Antivirus](https://www.avira.com)** > > Discover a range of award-winning security, privacy & performance tools for all devices. • Antivirus • VPN • System Speedup • Mobile & more. Download now Seeing as how it is a trojan, you may also want to try The Cleaner. It specializes in finding and removing trojan type stuff. Look here: > **[software update daily and Download- Cinram Group](https://www.moosoft.com/)** > > Cinram Group is Free Download Software and software update dailylargest library of software downloads. Covering software for Windows and Mac. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-this-virus/253567/4 "2004-07-05T11:21:16Z")
In Windows ME and Windows XP, you have to [disable system restore](http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm) before running the virus scanner. The system restore folder is a protected folder, and virus protection programs cannot delete or heal files located there. Make sure to turn System Restore back on after the running the virus scanner