Virus: First steps
- First of all, you should keep calm. Also, if you have caught a Virus on the Computer, it can in most cases remove it.
- It is only Adware that has infected your Browser, you need to make any major Worries. Crashes your System or the use of Windows is disabled, is a more serious Problem.
- Depending on whether it is only a "small" or "large" Virus, you should disconnect as a safety precaution, the connection to the Internet. Stubborn and destructive viruses to download mostly other pests via the network.
Windows: Virus eingefagnen
1. Virus removal - how to
- First, open the control panel and look in the list of installed programs to new entrants. Was here recently conducted an unknown Installation, remove the program. Detailed instructions you will find in this practical tip.
- You have only Adware captured, the on your Browser is affected by helps you the AdwCleaner and the Junkware Removal Tool. The application only takes a few minutes and does no harm, therefore, in the case of other problems.
- We also recommend the System Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, to infected files to identify and delete.
- Alternatively, or additionally, you can use Dr. Web CureIt to use. Also, this virus Scanner is considered to be extremely reliable.
Malwarebytes Virus Scanner
2. Windows in safe Mode start
Start Windows in safe mode, to boot the System with only the most necessary settings. Under certain circumstances, the Start of the Virus can thus be prevented.
- The safe mode, you open prior to the Start of the Windows using the key "F8". More information about safe mode can you find in this practical tip.
- You have started Windows in safe mode, you should use the virus Scanner again. Also, step 3 may be carried out only in safe mode.
Windows: Safe Mode
3. Windows restore
- By a System restore your Computer will reset to a selected point in time. The infection is therefore abolished in some cases. You have a Backup program, you can run this. How to recovery Windows start, we will show you in this practical tip.
- The restore fails if you select an earlier date to restore. Try it through safe mode (see point 2).
Windows restore
4. Help for virus-get fight
If you continue to have problems with the Virus, you can search in a number of forums to help.
- Produce a Log-file about the program HijackTihis to.
- Experienced User in the CHIP Forum can the file be read out and thus, further assistance.
HijackThis - Log-file-create
5. Reinstall Windows
The Virus is particularly stubborn, you still have a clean installation of Windows. The System is so set back, all data will be deleted.
- Before you reinstall Windows, you should back up your data on a USB Stick or an external hard drive.
- For the complete Installation of Windows you will find in each case a guide for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Windows 8 reinstall
Prevention: how to protect yourself effectively against viruses
You have become the Virus now, finally, come on, you should protect against a new infection.
- Create Backup: Windows always creates its own Backups in the Background. You can use your Backup but also with other Software like Paragon Backup & Recovery 2014 Free create and to an external memory.
- Safe surf: surf is always Considered in the network. Avoid dubious websites and lead you to Downloads to only trust websites through trusted. Especially in the case of Email attachments you should always be on the alert. As a dangerous Spam e-Mail detect, we will show you in the next tip.
- Anti-virus Software: Under Windows you should install an Anti-virus Software. The built-in protection of Windows is not sufficient. Recommended free protection programs Avast, BitDefender and AVG. An unbeatable deal for a professional-anti-virus Kaspersky get below.
- Install Updates: you are also protected against the latest threats, you should update Windows and other Software.
Backup: Paragon Backup & Recovery
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Read also, what types of Malware exist and how a Virus works.
