Is your computer slowing down or performing inappropriate actions? Does it reboot on its own, connects to various Internet sites, programs freeze or do not connect at all? In short, if your "iron friend" began to feel uncomfortable, there is reason to think. He's probably caught some kind of virus. And only urgent treatment will help here.
It is necessary
- - Personal Computer;
- - anti-virus software;
- - antivirus scanner.
Instructions
Step 1
If the computer starts to be naughty, while working with it, various images and inscriptions appear, programs are launched independently or they work, slowing down and freezing, and the system regularly throws out information about errors, check it for viruses. Symptoms like these often signal a variety of malware infections. Use antivirus tools to detect them.
Step 2
Ideally, an antivirus should be installed on every computer. But even the most advanced anti-virus software does not provide one hundred percent protection. Therefore, for reliability, it is recommended to run additional protections from time to time. Among them are a variety of scanners and utilities that allow you to detect and neutralize the threat that has arisen.
Step 3
Such additional tools are provided to users by the manufacturers of most antivirus programs. The official websites of the largest and most well-known antiviruses have special applications that can be used even with software from another manufacturer installed. The advantage of such utilities is their "friendliness" and the absence of conflict with another antivirus.
Step 4
To use the program to scan for worms, Trojans and various viruses, download it from an official source and install it on your computer. For example, on the website https://www.kaspersky.com/ in the "Threats" and "Scanning for viruses" section (https://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner) you can find free utilities for removing viruses, which are not only will detect threats, but also completely neutralize them. The most common protective tools are Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool and Kaspersky Rescue Disk.
Step 5
During the installation of the Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, wait until the necessary files have been copied. Then accept the terms of the license agreement and get started. In the next window, select the type of scan: automatic (recommended) or manual disinfection.
Step 6
In the settings menu, it is indicated by an icon with a nut, indicate the area to be checked. By default, it includes system memory, hidden startup objects, and boot sectors. You can additionally add sections "My Documents", "My Mail", "Computer", local drives and removable media.
Step 7
Run the scan and wait for it to finish.
Step 8
The free healing utility Dr. Web CureIt! ® works in the same way.
Step 9
Despite the ease of use, it is not recommended to use only healing utilities and scanners to protect your computer. For reliability, install a full-fledged antivirus.
