Is your Windows
10 computer performing slower than usual? Are you seeing different pop-ups that
weren’t there before?
如果这些是
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
辩护人
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.
它的工作原理
scanning for threats like adware, spyware, and viruses. Turning Defender on
will stop malicious software from doing any significant damage.
谈到
on Windows Defender
可选 Windows设置。 去 更新和安全 > Windows安全。 下 保护区, 选择 病毒和威胁防护.
A new window will pop up with a list of security options. Click 病毒和威胁防护。 现在点击 管理设置 下 病毒和威胁防护设置。 去 实时保护 and switch it to the on position if it’s currently off.
一旦激活,
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反恶意软件.
Diagnosing Malware in Windows 10
还有其他
ways of diagnosing malware in a Windows 10 computer. Below are just a few.
安全
时尚
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
恶意软件。
To access Safe
Mode, go to Start 开始 > 功率。 一边抱着 转移 按键 重新启动. After the computer reboots, you should be able to access
安全模式。
你想要
delete temporary files while in Safe Mode. Go to 搜索 和类型 磁盘清理.
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.
第三方
扫描仪
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 在今天的市场。
其中一些 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.
浏览器
设置
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.
你需要检查
your settings as soon as possible to prevent browsers from launching annoying
网站。
微软
边缘
修改
Microsoft Edge settings, go to 个人设置
和更多 > 个人设置。 下
此 Open Microsoft Edge With
下拉菜单,选择 A Specific Page
或页面.
Check the URLs in
the list and remove the unfamiliar domains.
谷歌
铬
打开谷歌
Chrome and go to 定制 > 个人设置. Scroll down and locate 启动时。 选择 Open a Specific Page or Set of Pages.
取出
unfamiliar domains from the list.
Reformatting Your PC
有时候
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
这样做。
在MyCAD中点击 软件更新 个人设置 > 更新与安全 > 修复工具。 下 重置此PC, 选择 立即购买. You will be presented with two options.
保存我的文件 will reformat your computer without deleting your files. 删除一切 will do just that – remove all files.
请注意: There’s a higher chance of
removing malware if you remove everything. However, you do so at the risk of
deleting files and settings.
按照
on-screen commands until Windows 10 prompts you to reset your PC.