Just ran Kaspersky's free online scanner

[CorCentral]

I use Norton Internet Security '05 and I remember these being caught and blocked by Norton as they attempted to infect my computer awhile back.

Kaspersky lists all infected files in: Program Files/Norton Internet Security/Norton Anti Virus/Quarantine

Are these still dangerous? Should I have Kaspersky delete them?
Thanks.

EDIT: just found out I can check the boxes for the viruses but cannot delete them with the free scanner. All I can do is send them a report, etc.

 

[mechBgon]

Also realize that Kaspersky's online scanner does not scan system memory (for memory-resident rootkits and worms). If you want the full-meal-deal scan with Kaspersky, you'll need to install a trial version, max out the settings, and fire off a scan.

If you want to apply maxed-out settings in Kaspersky AntiVirus 6, then right-click the red K icon, choose Settings, and then click the Load button in the Protection section, and have it load the settings from this file:

http://www.mechbgon.com/maxed-out.cfg (save this file to your hard drive first)

 

[SilentRunning]

I guess it should be mentioned that Kasperky Anti-Virus 6.0 is free after rebate at CompUSA this week

Linky

Don't even have to mail in a submission on this rebate, it can be submitted online.

 

[mechBgon]

Nice! There's also the free AOL-sponsored version, which is a lite version of KAV6: http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Are these still dangerous? Should I have Kaspersky delete them?

Well, there's no reason to keep them around. And, as you've found, they get "caught" again if you run a different AntiVirus scanner.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: RebateMonger

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Are these still dangerous? Should I have Kaspersky delete them?

Well, there's no reason to keep them around. And, as you've found, they get "caught" again if you run a different AntiVirus scanner.

I did say they were found in Program Files/Norton Internet Security/Norton Anti Virus/Quarantine Just did'nt know if they were still bad if left in Quarantine.

I already ordered Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 and a new modem.
Trying to narrow down a problem I'm having on the internet. Lagging slowing at night only after 6pm-7pm to the wee early morning 3-4am. All other times of the day the connection's fine. This is about a 2week old problem and I've been on this ISP/dial-up for 12mth in Jan.

Here's my original thread about the problem.
HERE

 

[bruceb]

Just because Kaspersky won't let you delete them, doesn't mean you can't get rid of them.
Just open Windows File Explorer, go the folder where they are, select them and delete them.

You may have to temporarily disable Norton to do this.

 

[corkyg]

I don't understand why you let Norton keep them in the first place. Disposition of such stuff is an option the user has some control over. No reason for quarantine unless temporary waiting to send it to a lab for analysis. Best policy is always to delete immediately.

And as BruceB said, you may have to do something else now to delete them - even Safe Mode and then Explorer or other file manager.

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: corkyg
I don't understand why you let Norton keep them in the first place. Disposition of such stuff is an option the user has some control over. No reason for quarantine unless temporary waiting to send it to a lab for analysis. Best policy is always to delete immediately.

And as BruceB said, you may have to do something else now to delete them - even Safe Mode and then Explorer or other file manager.

Very easy to delete....... Went into Norton's Quarantine and permanantly deleted. I still did'nt get my question answered though.
Are these still dangerous if left in Quarantine??

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: CorCentral

Originally posted by: corkyg
I don't understand why you let Norton keep them in the first place. Disposition of such stuff is an option the user has some control over. No reason for quarantine unless temporary waiting to send it to a lab for analysis. Best policy is always to delete immediately.

And as BruceB said, you may have to do something else now to delete them - even Safe Mode and then Explorer or other file manager.

Very easy to delete....... Went into Norton's Quarantine and permanantly deleted. I still did'nt get my question answered though.
Are these still dangerous if left in Quarantine??

Stuff in Quarantine won't present a danger, nope.

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Are these still dangerous if left in Quarantine??

Well, if you successfully restore and execute a contaminated file, or send it to somebody else, then, yeah, theoretically the files are still dangerous.

The only reasons for the Quarantine Folder are:
1) In case a contaminated file contains valuable data that you might need to recover.
2) You want to send the file elsewhere for examination.

 

[CorCentral]

Thanks guys.

If you want to help me in the other thread, I'd really appreciate it, for I'm stumped! I have no clue why all of a sudden in the last 2 weeks, my internet lags only at night after around 6-7pm. It's never faultered before then. I have another computer and it's fine. More details HITHER

Please help.