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03-Nov-2008, 05:26 AM #1
Do zipped and backed up files contain virus?
My PC severely effected by malware.

I am going to reinstall OS .Before that I want to back my files using winzip and windows backup utility.

And I want to restore them back to my PC.

What precautions I have to follow?


I want to learn every aspect of security,any course for that?

These issues really annoying.
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04-Nov-2008, 08:36 PM #2
scan those files u intend 2 save 2 disc and u should be ok. 4 xtra measure, when planning 2 reinstall same, scan again with ur a/v or antimalware software
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07-Nov-2008, 09:27 AM #3
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