A Virus infect my computer from the system restore?

My computer has been infected recently by (I think) a kind of malware that would be redirecting My search Google results (with a warning of Google chrome that the site had a low signature) and remove Windows Defender. I tried many possible solutions on the internet, but none of them worked. In the end, I decided to do a system restore to about two days before, he started, and my computer seems to work very well.

After the restoration of the system, I installed AVG Antivirus (paid version / pro) and did a full scan of the computer. I think he deleted something like that harmful things we found on my computer.
Now, three days after the system restore, I've read a few articles and questions on the internet that says a system restore does not remove a virus and that she could hide in the system restore files. I don't know if this is related, but some sites will not load for me (like 'wiiublog' and 'malwarebytes' Web sites), and when I check on another site (like 'downforeveryoneorjustme'), he says that the Web sites are on the rise. In addition, some Web sites load with just the words and links, but no images.
The virus infect my computer in system restore files? It still does damage to my computer?
If so, is there something I need to check my files system restore (I read that you need to turn off and do another scan, but I don't want to do anything without first aid)?
I am running Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2.
I also Iobit Advanced Systemcare running.

On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 23:09:41 + 0000, bt2004 wrote:

My computer has been infected recently by (I think) a kind of malware that would redirect my Google search results (with a caveat
Google chrome that the site had a low signature) and remove Windows Defender. I tried many possible solutions on the internet, but none of them worked. In the end, I decided to do a system restore to about two days before, he started, and my computer seems to work very well.

If this is the case, no matter what your problem was, it was probably not
malware. A system restore is rarely effective in eliminating
malware.

After the restoration of the system, I installed AVG Antivirus (paid version / pro) and did a full scan of the computer. I think he deleted something like that harmful things we found on my computer.

In my opinion, AVG, who was one of the best anti-virus programs
is no longer. There are several better choices:

For an anti-virus program, I recommend eSet NOD32 or Kaspersky, if you
are willing to pay for it. If you want a free anti-virus, I recommend
(do not run more than one antivirus program) one of the following
three:
 
Avira AntiVir
Avast
Microsoft Security Essentials
 
You also need anti-spyware software (even if you run a program such as)
Microsoft Security Essentials, with integrated anti-spyware capability
It). I recommend that you download and install MalwareBytes (freeware)
AntiMalware

Now, three days after the system restore, I've read a few articles and questions on the internet that says a system restore does not remove a virus and that she could hide in the system restore files.

An infection in a restore point is completely harmless, unless you
restore from this restore point.
The only way to remove the virus is to turn off System Restore, then again, but who's going to delete all the your restore points, not just the one (s) infected. Alternatively, you can just wait for the points that are infected at the end of the chain - a maximum of 90 days of fall.
My preference is to wait 90 days.

Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

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