Definition?

[ptheo27]

I was wondering what happens to the corrupted files my antivirus program finds (Clamxav)/(VirusBarrier X5) when it puts it in quarantine. I don't no what it means when the files are put in "quarantine". Every antivirus program that i have had has this feature and i am just looking for a proper definition that i can put to mind.

Peter
Thanks

 

[MarkMS]

Essentially, it means that the corrupted and/or infected files are being placed into a specific folder that the anti-virus program may have made. This is just to make it easier to find on a computer. Also gives you a chance to locate the files and delete them if the program didn't already give you that choice.

It also prevents the files from further infecting the operating system.

 

[Salmar]

You should only be running one virus program. Running two anti virus programs is not a good idea at all because one may conflict with the other. Going by what you said you have two A/V programs on your computer unless I am reading it wrong.