Is your Windows
10 computer performing slower than usual? Are you seeing different pop-ups that
weren’t there before?
Якщо це
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
захисник
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.
Це працює за
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
Поворот
on Windows Defender
відкритий Параметри Windows. Йти до Оновлення та безпека > Безпека Windows. Під Захисні зонивиберіть Захист від вірусів і загроз.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click Захист від вірусів і загроз. Тепер натисніть Управління параметрами при Налаштування захисту від вірусів та загроз. Йти до Захист в реальному часі and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
Після активації,
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
Є й інші
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
Безпечний
режим
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
зловмисне програмне забезпечення.
To access Safe
Mode, go to Start > Power. Під час проведення Shift клавіша, натисніть перезапуск. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
Безпечний режим.
Ви хочете, щоб
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to Пошук і тип Очищення диска.
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.
Сторонні сторони
сканери
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 сьогодні на ринку.
Деякі з них 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.
браузер
налаштування
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.
Вам потрібно перевірити
your settings as soon as possible to prevent browsers from launching annoying
сайтів.
Microsoft
край
Щоб змінити
Microsoft Edge settings, go to Налаштування
і більше > Налаштування. Під
Open Microsoft Edge With
спадне меню, виберіть A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
Google
Chrome
Відкрийте Google
Chrome and go to налаштувати > Налаштування. Scroll down and locate При запуску. Вибирати Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
Видалити
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
Бувають часи
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
роби це.
До Налаштування > Оновлення та безпека > відновлення. Під Скинути цей ПКвиберіть Розпочати. Вам буде запропоновано два варіанти.
Зберігати мої файли will reformat your computer without deleting your files. Видалити все will do just that – remove all files.
Примітка: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
Слідуйте
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.