Is your Windows
10 computer performing slower than usual? Are you seeing different pop-ups that
weren’t there before?
If these are the
cases, you may have a malware-infected PC on your hands. There are ways you can
check. This article will teach you how to scan your PC for malware in Windows
10.
Windows
Defender
The first logical
place to start would be Windows Defender. Not only is it free, but it also
comes with every Windows 10 purchase. It’s also simple to use — making it the
ideal solution for your average users who won’t go beyond mainstream sites.
Dit werk deur
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
Draai
on Windows Defender
Opening Windows-instellings. Gaan na Update en sekuriteit > Windows Sekuriteit. onder Beskermingsgebiede, kies Beskerming teen virusse en bedreigings.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click Beskerming teen virusse en bedreigings. Klik nou Bestuur instellings vir Instellings vir virus- en bedreigingsbeskerming. Gaan na Deurentydse beskerming and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
Once activated,
Windows Defender will automatically scan your computer for malware. The most
recent iteration of Windows Defender is not available on Windows 7 or Windows
8.
Is
Windows Defender enough?
The short answer is no — not if you’re looking for a much more robust solution. As mentioned earlier, Defender will be enough for the average user.
But if we’re talking pure performance, there are third-party solutions out there that offer more protection and can be fine-tuned to meet specific needs. One tool we have always suggested in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
Diagnosing Malware in Windows 10
Daar is ook ander
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
Veilige
af
PCs have a
feature called Safe Mode. When you boot a PC through this mode, only the
essential programs are loaded. Malware is prevented from launching. If your
computer performs faster while in Safe Mode, there’s a chance that you have
malware.
To access Safe
Mode, go to begin > Power. Terwyl jy die Skuif sleutel, druk herlaai. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
Veilige modus.
Jy wil
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to Soek en tik Skyf Cleanup.
It’s a free utility tool that’s included in Windows 10. This will help you remove
old files and possibly malware after a quick scan.
Derde party
scanners
If you feel like your current antivirus solution isn’t up to the challenge, maybe it’s time to consider installing one of the many malware scanners in die mark vandag.
Sommige van hierdie solutions are free while others you’d have to pay for. There are one-time purchases while others are subscription-based. Some antivirus software work better than others. Make sure you install one that’s highly recommended and comes from a reputable company.
Browser
instellings
Malware can make
changes to your browser settings. For example, malware can change your homepage
settings to launch sites that are meant to extract information or display ads
whenever you open a browser.
Jy moet kyk
your settings as soon as possible to prevent browsers from launching annoying
terreine.
Microsoft
Edge
Om te wysig
Microsoft Edge settings, go to Stellings
en meer > Stellings. onder
die Open Microsoft Edge With
keuselys kies A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
Google
Chrome
Maak Google oop
Chrome and go to Aanpassing > Stellings. Scroll down and locate Op opstart. Kies Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
Verwyder die
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
Daar is tye
when users are forced to reformat their computers to remove malware. But before
you do, make sure you back up important files if it’s still possible for you to
doen so.
Gaan na Stellings > Opdatering en sekuriteit > Recovery. onder Stel hierdie rekenaar terug, kies Begin Vandag. You will be presented with two options.
Hou my lêers will reformat your computer without deleting your files. Verwyder alles will do just that – remove all files.
let wel: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
Volg die
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.