Virus Removal

Guide to Virus Removal

Step one – Remove the computer from the internet.

Step two – Download virus removal software to a jump drive, from a computer that is not infected. Removal software listed below:

1.      Adwcleaner – cleans bad files from the browser can be downloaded from www.bleepingcomputer.com

2.      Junkware Removal Tool – scans the computer for unwanted programs can also be downloaded at www.bleepingcomputer.com

3.      Malwarebytes – good all-around cleaner #malwarebytes  www.malwarebytes.org

4.      Plug internet back in Norton Power Eraser – Removes rootkits and other bad programs that launch when the computer starts.

5.      Antivirus – If The computer does not have an antivirus software installed this will be the next step there are a several good free antivirus software’s available here a couple of them AVG Free and Avast Free both of these also have a paid version that offer more protection. Antivirus are important because they will actively scan files as they enter and leave a computer

6.      CClenaner – Install and run this will clean up temporary files, and junk files.

Step three – Install and run the software from step two in the order they are listed this step can take several hours,

Step four – Test the computer check and see if everything is normal.

Step five – If the computer does not appear to be running right. Running scans from step two is never a bad idea it better to be safe than sorry.

Step six – If steps one through five have not removed the problems or virus from the computer it may be time to call a computer repair technician.

Final Thoughts – According to CNN Money there is over a million new malware and virus written every day and this makes it important to run scans on a regular schedule. Some of the software from step two have the ability to automatically run scans on a set schedule.

A clean computer is a happy computer

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