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sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   -
Hello,
following a virus, I preferred to install Antivir because Avast did not block anything!
I currently have 2 antivirus programs and I want to keep only Antivir. My problem is that Avast has quarantined some files a while ago.
My question is, can I uninstall Avast without any issues despite having files still in quarantine?
Thank you for your answers

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Configuration: pc 1: pentium 4 2.66 ghz windows xp sp 2 pc 2: AMD athlon 64 X2 4000+ 1.5 GO DDR 2 windows xp sp 2

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    Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
     
    Hello,

    Yes, you can.

    You can also empty the quarantine before uninstalling.
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  2. sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   31
     
    ok thanks
    so no worries even if these are important files ??
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    1. Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
       
      Even if they're important files?



      Important?

      What are these files in quarantine?
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  3. sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   31
     
    I have quarantined files from 2007 & 2008
    they were located in c:/system volume information /..restore
    I also have some in c:/WINDOWS /system32
    that's why I doubt about the ones to be deleted
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    1. Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
       
      A priori, these are places often squatted by viruses.

      Either you send me the Avast report for verification, or apparently, you can uninstall Avast without any problem.
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  4. sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   31
     
    and in the category
    important saved files I have 3 files
    1: kernell32.dll
    2: winsock.dll
    3: wsock32.dll
    the 3 were in system32 and dated 2007
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    1. Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
       
      I'm sorry, but I can't respond to you like that.

      Have you had any issues of that kind?

      These files are legitimate to begin with but may be corrupted.


      I would advise you to restore them (making sure to note their location) and have them analyzed on VirusTotal.



      Tutorial


      Please copy and paste the link to the report in your next reply.
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  6. sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   31
     
    Thank you for your help. Here is the analysis of:
    winsock.dll
    http://www.virustotal.com/en/analysis/2b22a58572bb65f3fa3be137337613531d192759c48bdc4a8e37ba1911962212-1252661299

    kernel32.dll
    http://www.virustotal.com/en/analysis/c6c8fe9cd1070a7f364979af1d149bcf82b445baf5a690403985415676982290-1252661536

    wsock32.dll
    http://www.virustotal.com/en/analysis/6d53860776ad3afe17a2276807dc20023393e61cc9e1b39e18ecb8bdc5919897-1252661698
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    1. Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
       
      The files are clean.

      If you have restored them to their original location, leave them where they are.

      You can then uninstall Avast without any worries.

      If you are struggling...

      See you later


      Edit:
      However, you absolutely need to update your system --> Windows to SP3.
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  7. sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   31
     
    OK thanks again for your help and the time spent helping me!!!
    See you later
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    1. Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
       
      I edited my message above --> Update your PC.

      If you need a hand, by the way, if you want to optimize your machine and do some checks, just ask me.
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  8. sandman62 Posted messages 285 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   31
     
    Okay, I won't hesitate
    thank you !!
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    1. Trying2 Posted messages 7096 Registration date   Status Security Contributor Last intervention   236
       
      Oki, I'll give you the instructions. Whenever you feel like it, just post the two reports following this message (Do as you wish).



      - Download Random's System Information Tool (RSIT) (by random/random) to your Desktop.

      - Double-click on RSIT.exe to launch the program.

      - Click on Continue at the Disclaimer screen.

      - If the HijackThis tool (updated version) is not present or detected on the computer, RSIT will download it (allow access in your firewall, if prompted) and you will need to accept the license.

      - When the scan is complete, two text files will open. Post the content of log.txt (the one appearing on the screen) as well as info.txt (which you will see in the taskbar) in two different messages.

      @+
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