08.05.05
malware removal tricks
A couple general tricks for removing malware from a Windows machine:
Turn off System Restore
Windows’ System Restore will sometimes restore the malware that you are trying to remove. So, before you reboot your computer after removing malware do the following: right-click on My Computer and select Properties; click on the System Restore tab; click the check box for Turn off System Restore on all drives; click OK. Then go ahead and reboot the computer. You should turn System Restore back on after rebooting (just uncheck that check box); it may come in handy some time.
Boot to Safe Mode
The Windows operating system has multiple modes. Safe Mode does its best to only start the most basic of Windows functions; not allowing most malware to start automatically. Some malware programs know how to disable or hinder malware-removal programs, so it is best to make sure the malware isn’t running before you try to remove it. To access a non-default mode press the F8 key while your computer boots up. You will be presented with a short list of boot up options. Using your keyboard select Safe Mode and press Enter. Things will look a little different in Safe Mode; the resolution will probably be much lower than usual. Go ahead and run your malware removal program(s), such as Ad-Aware or Bit Defender and reboot when finished.
It is a good idea to use one or both of these techniques (even in tandem) when trying to get rid of pesky adware, spyware, and viruses.
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