Question about suspicious files winpatrol detected

[Corrine]

Interesting indeed. Something I was 'taught' (perhaps incorrectly) was that, prior to removing a virus/malware infection, it would be considered good practice to turn off system restore, remove the malicious files, and then turn back on system restore. I was then taught subsequently that, no, this did not matter and was incorrect practice.

Indeed, too many people/sites are still making that recommendation. Members of the security community have been fighting that battle for a very long time.

 

[manhunter2826]

Interesting indeed. Something I was 'taught' (perhaps incorrectly) was that, prior to removing a virus/malware infection, it would be considered good practice to turn off system restore, remove the malicious files, and then turn back on system restore. I was then taught subsequently that, no, this did not matter and was incorrect practice.

Indeed, too many people/sites are still making that recommendation. Members of the security community have been fighting that battle for a very long time.

Ah, so it's incorrect practice. Thank you. And can I say Corrine, yes, it is definitively clear to me that your gender is female; notice some folks here still refer to 'Corrine' as 'he' Lol. On their behalf, apologies

 

[Corrine]

Yup, I am of the female persuasion.
<OT: Actually, it is Corrine -- two R's one N -- I was named after my Irish grandmother so it is pronounced Kor-een rather than the French Corinne, pronounced Kor-in. After all these years, I answer to both. I am just grateful to z3r010 who was able to do some magic in the back room so I now have my normal username here at SevenForums.>