[Resolved] question about a file.

My McAfee scan keeps detecting this file: C;\System Volume Informatio_restore{F845E3DB-F751-4BE4-A620-64F2CA1BFB5F}\RP5\A0001025.exe When I try to delete it, It will not let me. Any ideas? Thanks

The location in question, System Volume Information, is where Windows stores Restore Point information. Although this detection is a potential risk if you were to use the infected Restore Point, it isn't if you don't.
Although there are some scanners that can access this folder, Windows prefers to keep everyone out because System Restore is a safety net and you don't want it broken.
In order to manually delete this you will need to either access the folder, which is a little tricky, or just delete the old Restore Points. In order to do that, which is easiest and safest:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial56.html You'll need to disable System Restore, reboot the PC and then enable System Restore. Don't forget to create a new Restore Point to ensure that the safety net is back in place.
Bear in mind that flushing these points will prevent you using them in the future, so if your system isn't otherwise OK I suggest you don't do it. While restoring the PC to an infected time will reinfect the PC, this is better than having an expensive paperweight if you lose the safety net.

Thank for the reply. That took care of the problem. I thought that would do it, but I wanted to make sure. All is well again. You can close this thread. Once again, Thanks.

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