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.
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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.
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scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
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on Windows Defender
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A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click Virus & Kev Tiv Thaiv Kev Nyab XeebCov. Tam sim no nyem Tswj Chaw nyob rau hauv Kab mob & Kev Tiv Thaiv Kev Nyab Xeeb. Mus rau Kev Tiv Thaiv Real-Time and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
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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
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ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
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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
Cov malware.
To access Safe
Mode, go to Start > hwj chimCov. Thaum tuav lub ua haujlwm qhov tseem ceeb, nias Pib dua. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
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delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to Nrhiav thiab hom 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.
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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 hauv kev ua lag luam niaj hnub no.
Qee qhov no 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.
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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
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Microsoft
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Microsoft Edge settings, go to chaw
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lub Open Microsoft Edge With
drop-down menu, xaiv A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
Google
Chrome
Qhib Google
Chrome and go to customize > chaw. Scroll down and locate Hauv Startup. Xaiv Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
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unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
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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
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mus rau chaw > Hloov Kho & Ruaj Ntseg > Rov qab. Hauv qab Rov Pib Dua PC no, xaiv tau pib. You will be presented with two options.
Khaws Kuv Cov Ntaub Ntawv will reformat your computer without deleting your files. Tshem Txhua Yam will do just that – remove all files.
Nco ntsoov: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
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on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.