If my computer gets a virus and I wipe the hard drive clean by restoring the machine to its original factory condition, does the virus also get destroyed or is it still on there?
Do computer viruses get erased if you restore your hard drive to its original factory condition?computer
Hi jfitznc,
The good news is, yes, most of the time; Using the System Restore disk is your surefire bet to getting rid of the virus.
Immediantly after you format/restore your system, I HIGHLY reccomend that you download a virus scanner (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;... ) and to a scan right away. If your updated antivirus software does not detect anything -- you should be in the clear. Keep your scanner running after this recovery so you don't get a virus again!
Do computer viruses get erased if you restore your hard drive to its original factory condition?free spyware
No, the BIOS, can often store viruses, the only way to truly remove viruses is to bathe and burn all your possessions.
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