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.
ونڈوز
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.
یہ کام کرتا ہے
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
ٹرننگ
on Windows Defender
اوپن ونڈوز ترتیبات. کے پاس جاؤ اپ ڈیٹ اور سیکورٹی > ونڈوز سیکورٹی. تحت تحفظ کے علاقےمنتخب وائرس اور خطرے سے تحفظ.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click وائرس اور خطرے سے تحفظ. اب کلک کریں ترتیبات کا نظم کریں کے تحت وائرس اور تھریٹ پروٹیکشن سیٹنگز۔. کے پاس جاؤ حقیقی وقت تحفظ and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
ایک بار چالو،
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 انسداد میلویئر.
Diagnosing Malware in Windows 10
دیگر موجود ہیں
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
محفوظ
موڈ
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
میلویئر
To access Safe
Mode, go to آغاز > پاور. جبکہ منعقد منتقل کلید، دبائیں دوبارہ شروع کریں. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
محفوظ طریقہ.
آپ کرنا چاہتے ہیں
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to تلاش کریں اور ٹائپ کریں ڈسک صفائی.
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.
تیسری پارٹی
سکینر
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 آج مارکیٹ میں.
ان میں سے کچھ 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.
براؤزر
ترتیبات
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.
آپ کو چیک کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
your settings as soon as possible to prevent browsers from launching annoying
سائٹس
مائیکروسافٹ
ایج
ترمیم کرنا
Microsoft Edge settings, go to ترتیبات
اور مزید > ترتیبات. تحت
la Open Microsoft Edge With
ڈراپ ڈاؤن مینو ، منتخب کریں A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
گوگل
کروم
گوگل کھولیں
Chrome and go to مرضی کے مطابق بنائیں > ترتیبات. Scroll down and locate اسٹارٹ اپ پر. منتخب کریں Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
ہٹا دیں
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
اوقات ہیں
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
ایسا کرو
کو دیکھیے ترتیبات > تازہ کاری اور سیکیورٹی > شفایابی. تحت یہ پی سی ری سیٹ کریںمنتخب شروع کریں. You will be presented with two options.
میری فائلیں رکھیں will reformat your computer without deleting your files. ہر چیز کو ہٹا دیں will do just that – remove all files.
نوٹ: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
فالو کریں
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.