Deleting virus-infected files from Time Machine backup
My Time Machine backup has failed a virus check. How do I delete infected files from the backup disk?
iMac 27″, macOS 10.12
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My Time Machine backup has failed a virus check. How do I delete infected files from the backup disk?
iMac 27″, macOS 10.12
Whatever application you used for that determination should be ignored and permanently deleted from your system. It is worthless and dangerous.
Never, never, never, delete any files from a Time Machine Backup.
Just curious, what application are you using? What files are identified as containing a virus?
Whatever application you used for that determination should be ignored and permanently deleted from your system. It is worthless and dangerous.
Never, never, never, delete any files from a Time Machine Backup.
Just curious, what application are you using? What files are identified as containing a virus?
My previous advice remains valid. Do not mess with your backup because of those warnings.
Read: Effective defenses against malware and other threats for additional details.
How did you do the check? Uninstall the antivirus app.
The error messages came from running Antivirus One on my backup disk, not Time Machine. Sorry, my mistake in describing the problem.
Antivirus One ran when I plugged in my backup disk.
Deleting virus-infected files from Time Machine backup