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
Mai Tsaron Baya
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.
Yana aiki ta
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
Kunna
on Windows Defender
Bude Windows Saituna. Je zuwa Sabuntawa da Tsaro > Tsaro na Windows. A karkashin Yankunan Kariya, zaɓi Virus & Kariyar Barazana.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click Virus & Kariyar Barazana. Yanzu danna Sarrafa Saituna karkashin Saitunan Kariyar cuta da Barazana. Je zuwa Kariyar Lokaci and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
Da zarar an kunna,
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
Akwai wasu
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
Safe
yanayin
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
cuta.
To access Safe
Mode, go to Fara > Power. Duk da yake riƙe da Motsi key, latsa Sake kunnawa. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
Yanayin lafiya.
Kana so ka
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to search da kuma buga Disk 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.
Thirdangare na uku
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 a kasuwa a yau.
Wasu daga cikin waɗannan 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
saituna
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
shafukan.
Microsoft
Edge
Don gyara
Microsoft Edge settings, go to Saituna
da Ƙari > Saituna. A karkashin
da Open Microsoft Edge With
Jerin menu, zaɓi A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
Google
Chrome
Bude Google
Chrome and go to Keɓance > Saituna. Scroll down and locate Akan Farawa. Zaɓi Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
Cire
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
Akwai lokuta
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
yi haka.
Ka tafi zuwa ga Saituna > Sabuntawa & Tsaro > farfadowa da na'ura. A karkashin Sake saita wannan PC, zaɓi Fara. You will be presented with two options.
Rike Fayil na will reformat your computer without deleting your files. Cire Komai will do just that – remove all files.
lura: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
Bi da
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.