avast! and removing viruses

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Zep

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Hey guys, I've been using avast! for a while and I haven't had any viruses. However, avast! recently detected a trojan (first one I've had in years) and it is now in the "Virus Chest." My question is, should I delete it from the chest or just let it be?

Thanks, your feedback is appreciated.
 
I recommend deleting the virus, so it cannot spread to the computer. Even though it's locked up, it may have infected other files when it was out in the open.
 
I tend to just delete them after they have been stored away. I dont know if thats harmfull or not but i havent had any troubles doing so. Ill keep doing it untill someone tells me otherwise.
 
It is useful to have it in your chest so you can post the name on here and someone can make sure its not a backdoor trojan and could tell you where the trojan could spread too.
 
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