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2 PCs, like Macs and Mobile Devices are susceptible to different types of malware. Avoid panicking when you realize that your PC has a virus. With decisive and careful action, you can remove the virus easily and quickly. You ll need the right tools and information on how to effectively use the tools. The information you need is right in ftont of you. The necessary tools you already have or can be downloaded for free. How Can You Know If You Have A Virus? Common signs of infected computers include: low-performance speeds annoying pop-up messages your computer may shut down apps may crash documents suddenly become unreadable If you recognize any of the above signs, don t wait any longer and follow the steps in this report. This can help you to prevent further damage to your PC or MAC Did you know? Paid antivirus programs are better at preventing viruses than free ones. However both are equally good at removing viruses 1

You re also going to learn how to prevent the spread of the virus. The procedure is as follows: 1.

3 How To Remove A Virus From A PC PCs and Mac computers have different utility programs. In the following paragraphs, you re going to learn how to remove a virus from your PC effectively. You re also going to learn how to prevent the spread of the virus. The procedure is as follows: 1. Enter Your PC in Safe Mode In Windows 10, use the shift + restart method to start in Safe Mode. For other methods to start in safe mode in windows 10, navigate to Open the start menu Click on the Power button Then, WHILE KEEPING THE SHIFT KEY PRESSED, click on Restart. 2

4 Now, when Windows 10 reboots, select Troubleshoot Next, select Advanced Options Next, select Startup Settings Click Restart 3

5 Now, after reboot, you can choose Safe Mode or choose Safe Mode with Networking if you still need to download an anti virus. Pre-Windows 10, use the following method to reboot into Safe Mode: Turn your PC off and on again to enter into safe mode Press the F8 button continuously as soon as it starts rebooting. A menu with Advanced Boot Options should appear on the screen. Choose Safe Mode with Networking. Once your PC has started in safe mode with networking, continue with step 2. 4

Choose Accessories from the list of programs and then select System Tools. Click on Disk Cleanup to launch the cleanup tool.

6 2. Erase Temporary Files Remove A Virus You can use the Disk Cleanup tool when you re in Safe Mode to delete the Temporary Files. On Windows 10, open the start menu, scroll down to Windows Administrative Tools and open this option. Start Disk Cleanup. Pre Windows 10, click on the Start Menu and select Programs. Choose Accessories from the list of programs and then select System Tools. Click on Disk Cleanup to launch the cleanup tool. Inside the Disk Cleanup Tool, make sure you choose at least Temporary Files from the Files to Delete list. We recommend deleting all the temporary files by selecting all check boxes. Click OK to delete the temporary files. Thus helping to prevent the virus from spreading in your computer. 5

7 3. Install a Reliable Virus Scanner and Run a Virus Scan This is probably the most important step in this report. There are two types of virus scanners: The real-time virus scanner, and The on-demand virus scanner. A real-time virus scanner is continuously scanning your computer for viruses in the background as you use it. All files that are accessed by programs are scanned before they can be used by the programs. An on-demand virus scanner, on the other hand, is run manually. It will scan your whole pc at once, usually starting with the folders that are most susceptible to viruses. What you need now is an on-demand virus scanner. Most virus scanners nowadays include both types of scanners. Go to to download our preferred virus scanner, or click the following button: After installing the virus scanner, be sure to run a thorough virus scan. This may take several minutes, sometimes up to half an hour. Be patient and let the virus scanner do it s job. Don t stop the virus scanner halfway through the scanning process. A virus can be hiding in the last files to be scanned. We recommend also installing and running the real-time scanner to remove viruses from your PC. Using both tools can increase the odds of eliminating malware. 6

8 4. Reinstall or Recover any Damaged Software or Files You may reinstall programs that the virus damaged assuming that the scanner detected and eliminated the virus. Don t know which programs were affected, if any? Just start using your computer as always, and soon enough you ll run into a program malfunctioning. If all runs well, all should be well. You can also recover damaged files from your backups. Now is a good time to setup a good backup system. Go to to see our preferred backup solution. Make an effort of backing up important files and software for easy recovery when you lose them. 7

5. Improve Your PC s Defenses Update the antivirus program regularly to prevent future virus attacks. Normally a newly installed antivirus will update automatically.

You can also improve your computer s defenses by installing the latest OS updates. Avoid clicking on suspicious links found on emails and pop-up messages that appear on the PC.

This is mainly due to the fact that a paid service will include different ways to prevent a virus. E.g. a firewall, a safe browsing extension, email scan, etc.

9 5. Improve Your PC s Defenses Update the antivirus program regularly to prevent future virus attacks. Normally a newly installed antivirus will update automatically. Just make sure you don t turn off the automatic update option. Updated antivirus programs can keep up with new viruses that hackers create. You can also improve your computer s defenses by installing the latest OS updates. Avoid clicking on suspicious links found on s and pop-up messages that appear on the PC. Remember that paid antivirus software is better at preventing a virus than free antivirus software. This is mainly due to the fact that a paid service will include different ways to prevent a virus. E.g. a firewall, a safe browsing extension, scan, etc. Some paid antivirus also include a 24/7 support desk, where you may call a knowledgable technician to help you out, at no extra cost! If all went well, you should now have a virus-free PC, and a real-time protected PC. Give yourself that well deserved pat on the back, and make sure you keep your anti virus updated. 8

10 Conclusion Having an updated virus removal tool on your PC is nowadays essential for good working and safety of your privacy. Avoid connecting your device to unknown Wi-Fi networks or installing apps from unknown vendors. Seek further help from an IT expert if the PC fails to return to the state it was in after carrying out the above procedures. You can find an IT expert here: Note that your decisions and actions can influence your computer s susceptibility to viruses. So always be careful! Links Download your PC anti virus here: Download your Mac anti virus here: Find out about our preferred backup solution here: Find an IT Expert here: 9

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