[mantari]

More info:

I have the OS backup crystal in my inventory. (I had actually clicked on the 'use' button on the crystal and created the backup from it.) But when I contracted the virus, I got the PAGE 2 condition displayed:

TEXT You're not sure if it's a delayed attack from one of your battles, or incompatibility between your systems, but the <color=070><uvar=stolenitem><color=999> aboard the <uvar=affectedship> has developed a virus and is now inoperable! <br><br> Fortunately, you still have the backup copy of the operating system in the Data Crystal with you and you're able to re-install all the drivers you need. Whew! That was a close one.

Despite the text saying that I recovered from a backup, the target item still disappears.