TIPS!! how to clean a Virus-Infected Computer

[ginoside021]

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
* Anti-virus Software

Step 1

As soon as you suspect that your computer has a virus, remove your computer from any networks it might be on, as well as from the Internet, so that you don't inadvertently spread the bug to others. Unplug your network cable if you have to.

Step 2

If you have virus-scanning (anti-virus) software installed, run it.

Step 3

If you don't have anti-virus software, you'll need to obtain some. If you can't get it from a network administrator or download it from an uninfected computer, you can mail-order it from a retailer.

Step 4

Start your computer (still not connected to a network) and follow the instructions that came with the anti-virus software.

Step 5

Keep running the virus-scanning software until your computer comes up clean.

Step 6

Reconnect your computer to the Internet and check with the anti-virus software's publisher to make sure you have the latest updates. If not, download them now.

Step 7

After updating the anti-virus software, run it again until your computer comes up clean.





Tips & Warnings

There's no substitute for prevention. Good anti-virus software more than pays for itself as long as you keep it up-to-date.

Common sense also goes a long way toward keeping your computer clean. Never open an attachment from someone you don't know, and be suspicious of odd attachments from people you do know (a virus may have mailed itself to you from their computer).


how this help you

[Acekidd01]

If you want to keep your computer safe I think you should add more than just an AV. Here are somethings you might need to have:

1. AV
   
2. Firewall
   
3. Anti-Malware
   
4. Anti-Spyware
   
5. Anti-Adware

You did a pretty good job, but one thing is that you will need more than a Antivirus to maintain your computer clean

[awil]

Can somebody please tell me what is the use of firewall?
And which is the best Anti-Malware, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware?

[Acekidd01]

Can somebody please tell me what is the use of firewall?
And which is the best Anti-Malware, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Adware?

What is a firewall<--- This will give you a lot more information about the use of a firewall.

I personally use Malwarebytes' Anti-malware, Ad-Adware, ZoneAlarm, and ESET Node32. So far my computer has no problem

[Pushkin]

i have" spyware realtime spy " .any ideas for the best anti-spyware remover?
thanx

[Kharnage]

Give credits next time

http://www.ehow.com/how_113706_clean-vir...ected.html

[Uchiha Scottyy.Fx™]

Copy paste. :x
Thanks anyway.

[Harvey]

Hey, ginoside021.

This isn't really a comprehensive guide. You need to include information about anti-malware applications, firewalls, and Registry cleaning. There's a lot more you could add to this.

Thanks,
Malware Boss

[SiR CRaCk AL0T]

This is a very common guide. I think most people know about using an anti-virus for cleaning a virus infected computer. Thanks for your time and contribution though!

[Bursihido]

Thanks for tips very usefull