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    What to do with quarantined virus files?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bradschu, Oct 30, 2006.

  1. bradschu

    bradschu Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    Sorry if I ask a dumb question. I want to install another antivirus program on my computer instead of Norton AV. When I uninstall the Norton AV, the computer said that there are some files in the quarantine folder and ask me if I want to delete them or not. So what to do? If I delete them would the virus got clean up also or not? Please help. Thanks
     
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  2. dragonesse

    dragonesse Notebook Deity

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    Yes, delete them. Nothing should be left in quarantine anyhow. Anytime you run a scan and things end up quarantined, it is a good practice to then empty the quarantine folder. Most virus software includes a way to do this, but you can also navigate to the folder and simply delete its contents.
     
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    bradschu Newbie

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    Thank You Very Much. ^_____^
     
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