How to Remove Virus and Other Malware from Windows?

Below are the most common malware types you can encounter:

• Viruses
• Worms
• Spyware
• Trojan horses

How Can Guess Your Windows PC Is Infected or not?

1)Unwanted Random ads.

2)Bad performance of your system.

3)Slow internet speeds. When your computer is infected, your internet connection becomes suddenly slow since viruses are using it to send lots of data.

4)Your antivirus informs you that your computer may be infected.

How to remove Viruses from windows

1. Turn Off Your internet and Wi-Fi

Most viruses use the Internet to spread and transmit data. So, your first step should be turning off your network connection. To do so, turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer, enable airplane mode or disconnect the Ethernet cable from your PC.

2. Uninstall unwanted and unknown Apps

Downloading data from illegal sites, be extra careful not to download additional apps unknowingly. These programs automatically install themselves on your computer and then start causing damage. So, go through all your apps and uninstall any app you don’t remember installing.

Below are the points to be safe from viruses..

1. Go to Settings .
2. Go to the Apps.
3. Scroll down the Applications & features section to find any strange apps.
4. If you find malicious app click on it and Uninstall it.
5. Proceed with any needed steps to completely remove the program from your PC.
6. Reboot your PC.

3. Use System Restore

System reset is a special Windows feature that lets you revert your computer to its previous healthy condition, especially after messing up with something crucial. It allows you to quickly reverse the changes, thus avoiding damaging your machine.

3. Update Windows

Viruses use the vulnerabilities in your operating system to access crucial parts of your PC. Updating Windows helps fix these vulnerabilities, making it impossible for malware to attack.

Use these simple steps:

1. Use the Win key + I combo to bring up the Settings window.
2. Select Update & Security.
3. Click “Check for updates”.
4. Wait for Windows to check for available updates and download them.
5. Reboot the device.

4. By Deleting the Temporary Files

Most people rarely clear temporary files, so cybercriminals see it as a great location to hide their malware. Deleting these files might remove some viruses.

Follow these instructions to delete temp files on your PC:

1. Press the Windows logo key + R combination to summon the Run dialog box.
2. Type in “%temp%” (without quotes) and click the OK button.
3. Use the Ctrl + A keyboard shortcut to select all the files.
4. Right-click and choose Delete. Alternatively, use the keyboard Delete button.
5. Restart your device.

5. Scan for Malware

You must also actively scan your computer for malware to help catch the hiding viruses and eliminate them. We will show you three ways to go about this.

The first way to scan for malware on your Windows PC is using the Windows Defender. Here is how to do so:

1. Open the Settings and click Update & security.
2. Go to Windows Security.
3. Click “Virus & threat protection”.
4. Select the “Scan options” link and then choose Full scan.
5. Click on the “Scan now” .wait for few minuts for result
6. Make sure to eliminate the discovered culprits.
7. Restart the computer.

How to Protect Your PC from Getting Infected

Below are the steps for Protect Your PC from Getting Infected

1. Always keep Windows updated and also Keep your antivirus updated. Regularly check the developer’s site to see if they have released any updates.
2. Don’t click on random pop-ups while browsing not even the ones saying they have detected issues on your machine.
3. Don’t open attachments and links in unknown emails.
4. Download apps and movies and songs from trusted sites.
5. Don’t attach unknown USB drives into your machine as they might be viruses.