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.
ونڊوز
محافظ
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.
اهو ڪم ڪندي
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
رخ
on Windows Defender
کوليو Windows سيٽنگون. وڃو تازه ڪاري ۽ حفاظت > ونڊوز سيڪيورٽي. هيٺ تحفظ وارا علائقا، چونڊيو وائرس ۽ خطرو تحفظ.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click وائرس ۽ خطرو تحفظ. ھاڻي ڪلڪ ڪريو سيٽنگن جو انتظام ڪريو هيٺ وائرس ۽ خطري کان بچاءَ جون سيٽنگون. وڃو حقيقي وقت جي حفاظت and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
هڪ دفعو چالو ٿيو،
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
ٻيا به آهن
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
سيف
فيشن
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
مالويئر
To access Safe
Mode, go to شروع > بجلي. جڏهن جوڙڻ شفٽ چاٻي، پريس ٻيھر شروع ڪريو. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
محفوظ موڊ.
توهان چاهيو ٿا
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to ڳولا ۽ قسم صاف ڪريو صاف ڪريو.
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.
ٽئين پارٽي
سکندڙ
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 اڄ مارڪيٽ ۾.
انهن مان ڪجهه 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.
برائوزر
سيٽنگون
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
سائيٽن.
Microsoft جي
بيج
ترميم ڪرڻ
Microsoft Edge settings, go to جوڙ
۽ وڌيڪ > جوڙ. هيٺ
جي Open Microsoft Edge With
ڊراپ ڊائون مينيو ، چونڊيو A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
گوگل
ڪروم
گوگل کوليو
Chrome and go to پنهنجي مرضي مطابق > جوڙ. Scroll down and locate شروعاتي تي. چونڊيو Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
ختم ڪريو
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
ڪڏهن به وقت آهي
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
ائين ڪندا
وڃو جوڙ > تازه ڪاري ۽ سيڪيورٽي > واپس آڻڻ. هيٺ هي پي سي ريٽ ڪريو، چونڊيو شروع ڪريو. You will be presented with two options.
منهنجون فائلون رکو will reformat your computer without deleting your files. سڀ ڪجھ ختم ڪريو will do just that – remove all files.
نوٽ: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
پٺيان اچو
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.