Deleting a folder or file from the Windows Registry

1.
Quote: Is it safe to delete a folder or file from the Windows Registry?

I personally would NOT recommend modifying the registry unless you are confident on doing so


the registry is a very important part fo the computer and should not be taken lightly in its importance to the function of your computer

if you want to know more about the registry read here : http://pcsupport.abo...strywindows.htm

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quote: Original Location: C:\System Volume Information\_restore{F4ED0A51-841D-41B8-B065-638D9AAB47F8}\RP80\

this is a Restore point... in the event your computer crashes you can use system restore to restore your computer to an earlyer time

and for any support in malware removal i suggest you to goto: http://www.geekstogo...-Log-t2852.html

Run through step by step... run all scans and save all relavent logs

THEN go to: http://www.geekstogo...o-Here-f37.html

create a new topic and give as much information as possible ( what you have already done to fix the infection / issue's , effects you are having and Post all relavent logs eg: hijack log , scans etc etc

a malware removalist staff will then be able to assist you in the complete removal of this infection you have and any other infections on your machine

dont forget to tell them you have posted here ( give them a link ) so they can have this topic closed...

Thank you for your co-operation , and Good luck

Anthony19

Edited by Anthony19, 24 January 2009 - 04:09 AM.

As the previous poster said, the location points to one of your Restore Points.
Registry entries are only the pointers. Once the bad file is gone, the registry entry is harmless.
You best option in this case, is to reset System Restore.
Turn it off, restart computer, turn it on.