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
קסנומקס.
פֿענצטער
פאַרטיידיקער
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.
עס אַרבעט דורך
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
אויסגעדרייט
on Windows Defender
עפענען Windows Settings. גיי צו דערהייַנטיקן און זיכערהייַט > Windows Security. אונטער שוץ אַרעאַס, סעלעקטירן ווירוס & טרעט שוץ.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click ווירוס & טרעט שוץ. איצט גיט אויפֿפּאַסן סעטטינגס ונטער סעטטינגס פֿאַר ווירוס און טרעט שוץ. גיי צו פאַקטיש-צייט פּראַטעקשאַן and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
Once activated,
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 מאַלוואַרעביטעס אַנטי-מאַלוואַרע.
Diagnosing Malware in Windows 10
עס זענען אנדערע
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
זיכער
מאָדע
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
מאַלוואַרע.
To access Safe
Mode, go to אָנהייב > קראַפט. בשעת האלטן די יבעררוק שליסל, דריקן הייב אן נאכאמאל. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
זיכערע וועג.
דו ווילסט
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to זוכן און טיפּ דיסק קלינאַפּ.
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.
א דריטע זייט
סקאַנערז
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 אין די מאַרק הייַנט.
עטלעכע פון די 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.
בלעטערער
סעטטינגס
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
זייטלעך.
מייקראָסאָפֿט
ברעג
צו מאָדיפיצירן
Microsoft Edge settings, go to סעטטינגס
און נאך > סעטטינגס. אונטער
די Open Microsoft Edge With
אויסקלייַבן די אַראָפּגיין מעניו A Specific Page
or Pages.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
גוגל
קראָום
עפֿענען Google
Chrome and go to קאַסטאַמייז > סעטטינגס. Scroll down and locate אויף סטאַרטאַפּ. קלייַבן Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
אַראָפּנעמען די
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
עס זענען מאל
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
טאָן אַזוי.
גייט צו סעטטינגס > דערהייַנטיקן & זיכערהייט > אָפּזוך. אונטער באַשטעטיק דעם פּיסי, סעלעקטירן באַקומען סטאַרטעד. You will be presented with two options.
האַלטן מיין טעקעס will reformat your computer without deleting your files. אַראָפּנעמען אַלץ will do just that – remove all files.
נאטיץ: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
גיי די
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.