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
puolustaja
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.
Se toimii
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
Kääntyminen
on Windows Defender
avoin Windows-asetukset. Mene Päivitys ja suojaus > Windows Security. Alla Suojelualueetvalitse Virusten ja uhkien torjunta.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click Virusten ja uhkien torjunta. Klikkaa nyt Asetusten hallinta varten Virus- ja uhkasuojausasetukset. Mene Reaaliaikainen suojaus and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
Kun se on aktivoitu,
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
On muitakin
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
Turvallinen
tila
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
haittaohjelmia.
To access Safe
Mode, go to Aloita > teho. Pidä siirtyminen näppäintä, paina Käynnistä uudelleen. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
Turva tila.
Haluat
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to Haku ja tyyppi levy uudelleenjärjestäminen.
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.
Kolmas osapuoli
skannerit
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 markkinoilla tänään.
Jotkut näistä 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.
selain
settings
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
sivustoja.
Microsoft
reuna
Muokata
Microsoft Edge settings, go to Asetukset
ja enemmän > Asetukset. Alla
Ishayoiden opettaman Open Microsoft Edge With
avattava valikko, valitse A Specific Page
tai Sivut.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
Google
kromi
Avaa Google
Chrome and go to Muokkaa > Asetukset. Scroll down and locate Käynnistyksessä. Valita Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
Poista
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
On aikoja
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
tee niin.
Mene Asetukset > Päivitys ja suojaus > Elpyminen. Alla Nollaa tämä tietokonevalitse Aloita. You will be presented with two options.
Pidä tiedostoni will reformat your computer without deleting your files. Poista kaikki will do just that – remove all files.
Huomautus: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
Seuraa
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.