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.
Naglihok kini pinaagi sa
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
Nituyok
on Windows Defender
Open Mga Setting sa Windows. Adto sa Update ug Seguridad > Windows Security. Ilalum Mga Lugar sa Pagpanalipod, pagpili Proteksyon sa Virus ug Hugot.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click Proteksyon sa Virus ug Hugot. Karon i-klik Igdumala ang Mga setting sa ilalum sa Mga setting sa Pagpanalipod sa Virus ug Hulga. Adto sa Pagpanalipud sa Tinuod nga Panahon and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
Sa higayon nga ma-activate,
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
Adunay lain
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
Luwas
mode
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 pagsugod > Gahum. Samtang naggunit sa pagbalhin key, press Pag-restart. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
Luwas nga Mode.
Gusto nimo
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to Pangita ug pag-type Paghinlo sa Disk.
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.
Ikatulo nga partido
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 sa merkado karon.
Ang uban niini 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
setting
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.
You need to check
your settings as soon as possible to prevent browsers from launching annoying
mga site.
Microsoft
Pagbalhin
Aron usbon
Microsoft Edge settings, go to setting
ug More > setting. Ilalum
ang Open Microsoft Edge With
drop-down menu, pagpili A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
Google
Chrome
Ablihi ang Google
Chrome and go to ipahiangay > setting. Scroll down and locate Sa Startup. Pagpili Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
Kuhaa ang
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
Adunay mga panahon
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
buhata kana.
Lakaw ngadto sa setting > Pagbag-o ug Kaluwasan > Recovery. Ilalum I-reset kini nga PC, pagpili og Nagsugod. You will be presented with two options.
Ipadayon ang Akong Mga File will reformat your computer without deleting your files. Kuhaa ang Tanan will do just that – remove all files.
Mubo nga sulat: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
Sunda ang
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.