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disinfect

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To remove the virus code that has attached itself to a legitimate file. Sometimes, the antivirus program cannot untangle the code, and the infected file has to be deleted. See quarantine.
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I know the gang of cowards in your department so I'd advise you to give the dope to these here so that they can disinfect the premises when they go in.
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