Will restoring my computer to it’s factory default remove all viruses and spyware?
May 29th, 2010
Christy asked:
In the past week, I have been having spyware and pop-up problems on my computer. I want to just erase EVERYTHING and start from scratch. If I run the backup program for my computer and erase everything and restore it to its original condition, will this erase viruses and spyware?
Shannon
In the past week, I have been having spyware and pop-up problems on my computer. I want to just erase EVERYTHING and start from scratch. If I run the backup program for my computer and erase everything and restore it to its original condition, will this erase viruses and spyware?
Shannon
Categories: Laptops & Notebooks | Tags: Computer Factory, Factory Default, Pop
RANDY
no
Allen
Just be sure that you see ((( FORMAT, DELETE )) in the installation. Or eles it will just retain the virus on the drive
Mohamed
no restoring ur comp will not do it
Jessica
Its possible, however why don’t you first download and install and good spyware program. Boot your pc in safe mode and run the program to remove all the spyware? This may be a better option.
Pamela
No, you have to get a program like Ghostsurf to clean it all out.
Adam
Yes.
The only exception is if your manufacturer’s recovery discs are themselves infected. This is quite unusual, but not unheard of.
Fredi
no. viruses already register themselves in system files will not be remove unless you’ve scan it with anti virus.
Ezequiel
no that will only set all applications to its default without affection files and folders.. means without touching your viruses ..lol u need to format your computer and u will get rid of viruses.. or download latest definition of anti virus + trojan guarder + spyware..
Denise
no it will destroy your computer!!!! download a anti virus program from the internet
Ramona
it should
Kathy
No now you should understand that each and every file on your Hard disk is affected by Virus .
You can buy latest Anti Virus software and Scan all the files for any Infected files .
Elaine
Yeah,,
and that the reason why is is excist
JOSHUA
System restore will not do that. You have to do a complete re-install of the operating software. Or you could install Anti virus, spyware, adware, and a registry cleaner. Even if you do re-install of the OS, it’s still a real good idea to find and install the aforementioned products. Hint; the pay versions always work much better than any of the free stuff.
Jennifer
Try Malwarebytes to remove the rogueware
If that doesnt solve it,using your recovery disc to reload the operating system (if it does formatting first) will get rid of everything on the drive, yes.
Never say yes to “scareware” if you get stuck on one of those pages do ctrl alt del and shut down IE.
I have AVG 8 full version and it has saved me from threats just moments ago clicking on spammers links right here in this forum.THREAT DETECTED pops up and I bug out.