Protect your PC from Virus

Learning how to deal with a virus infection can be tricky but it is definitely the solution to save personal information from being hacked and misused. The security breach caused by viruses put you at risk of more attacks in near future. So removing virus and cleaning your computer is very important.

If you are not that technically sound, no problem! We have just the right guide prepared for you. Here are 3 ways to remove virus from your computer:

1) Running Scans
The very first step is to run scans and find out the files that our infected with viruses. Running scans is the first way to remove virus and it is quite an easy way to handle viruses. Most of things are done automatically and requires less monitoring from you. Just follow these pointers and you can remove all viruses and even some nasty infections from your computer.

a. Data Backup
It is advisable to take back up of the important stuff before you scan and remove virus infected files. There is a slight chance that while removing a virus; you may end up formatting the entire machine. So, it is safe to back up everything of value and then start the scans.

b. Check for other factors
It is experienced that sometimes the computers are slow and because of hardware issues as well. In this step you must check on all the hardware and see that everything is proper. The files, which you might think are infected with virus, might just be corrupted due to your hard disk failure.

c. Gather your tools
In order to combat viruses, prepare for the battle with a high-quality and result oriented Antivirus program. Also along with this you will have to add one good anti-malware program too. It is easy to get these two online for free. Install them after downloading and get ready to scan your machine. However, use a USB if viruses obstruct downloading from the internet.

d. Reboot in Safe Mode
Now that pre-requisites are done with, it is the turn to remove viruses. Boot your machine in safe mode and this will help you identify virus. The perk of booting in safe mode is that only essential Windows services will be running.The virus will not be activated at all.

e. Run your Scans
Now is the turn of your antivirus program. Make sure you put it on a full system scan and wait for it to show infected file log. The antivirus programs will automatically detect and delete infected files also you can delete and remove suspicious files yourself from the scan’s result. Next start your anti-malware programs, which will hunt and remove malware related infections.

f. Test your Computer
The final stage of the first way to remove the virus is testing your machine. Reboot your computer and check for programs, browser and speed of function. If the issues are gone, the scan was successful. Read the next way to remove viruses if you still face any problem.

2) Removing Viruses Manually
When automated scans fail to dismantle the virus attacking your computer, you have to get your hands dirty and adopt this second way of removing viruses. We have explained all the steps of this method. Just follow the simple steps and you can easily get rid of infections and viruses present in your computer.

a. Download Autoruns
Now that you are going to spot and remove viruses manually, you need a program called Autoruns to help you out. It is provided by Microsoft. It will help you see list of all the programs that run when you start up your computer. Download Autoruns and keep it in an easily accessible spot.

b. Filter Autoruns’ Options
Autoruns will help you find infected files and it is easier to do so by filtering Autoruns options before you start. Click on the Options Menu and select Filter Options. Now you have to check the following boxes: Include empty locations, Verify code signatures, Hide signed Microsoft entries.

c. Reboot in Safe Mode with Networking
This is similar to booting in safe mode, but with networking it will allow you to access the internet. This will come handy to check for virus infected files in your system. You can safely disable infected services, which are infected by viruses in this mode.

d. Start Autoruns
After booting in safe mode, run the Autoruns program you installed earlier. Let it show you all the results.

e. Search for Virus
This step is extremely important in the process of removing viruses manually. You have to be checking the scan results of Autoruns one by one for viruses.Both the entry name and location are of priority here. If you do not find any entry legitimate, kindly search in online and check as well. Process Library is one such resource online. Keep an eye on Logon and Services tab as most of the viruses can be found there itself. Check on Windows processes if they are also infected. Check them thoroughly and also make a record of the locations before you remove.

f. Delete the malware related entries
In order to remove virus, select and delete the entry by right clicking on it. This will remove the infection not the file. Delete entries and the files associated with them side by side.

g. Remove Files Associated with that entry
Reveal hidden files so that all the files can be seen when you delete them. It is necessary to remove them all to get rid of viruses.

h. Reboot your Computer
Restart your computer and see if the problems have gone or not. Most probably your computer is now safe and secure. But if same old problems persist, you have to follow the next step.

i. Reinstall Windows
The last option for removing viruses manually is re installing Windows. This way you can get rid of every infection as you wipe your hard drive clean. Please ensure that you back everything of value before you initiate this step.

3) Removing Mac Viruses
Viruses in Mac! Sounds strange, Macs are also not safe and secure from viruses anymore and you have to take special care of your Mac as well. Otherwise infections will plague it and you will lose personal information. Follow these steps to remove Mac viruses easily.

a. Install Mac-specific antivirus program
Sophos, Intego, Norton etc. are some of the popular PC protection programs for Mac. Hacker groups specifically target Mac users, who have no idea about its security. This increases the number of infections and makes your machine prone to more attacks. Install if you don’t have an antivirus on your Mac to proceed further.
b. Run a scan
Now with the antivirus scan the Mac and all the drives in it. The list of results that have been infected should be removed. The efficient virus scanners for Mac find all the possible infections. These viruses are very easy to remove.

c. Run a scan again, but with another program
Do not stop yet, uninstall the first antivirus scanner and repeat the first two steps of this method with a new scanner. This way you leave no stone unturned and catch those infection that the first scanner might have left behind. The chances of this are few but it is good to follow this process.

d. Reinstall OS X
Still facing issues? The stubborn virus needs a clean sweep and for that you have to reinstall the entire operating system. This will bring your Mac to its peak performance levels and your viruses will be gone. Please back up your important data before you re-install OS X.

e. Remove the Flashback Virus
Just update your Mac machine to get rid of this old virus. It was introduced by hackers in older versions of OS X. If you have not updated your OS, use F-Secure’s Flashback Removal Tool.

f. Remove the FBI Mac OS X Virus (MoneyPak)
Apple’s very own browser is Safari and it has been hit by malware many times. This sort of virus attacks your browser and displays text saying your computer has been shut down by FBI. This can be removed easily by resetting the settings of Apple Safari browser.

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