@geekscallout
20 July, 2021
Today we are going to discuss and give you a very simple and effective way of controlling your computer from getting viruses. Many articles and websites do claim to help users to understand how to clean viruses from the computer. Eventually, it becomes hard to understand. Geeks Callout London is going to explain simple ways of checking your computer or laptop professionally.
How to get rid of a computer virus
Are you afraid if your computer has got a virus? well not anymore, by following the simple guide below you can clean your PC or laptop instantly. Most people are getting Google Chrome hijacked virus, email virus or viruses through USBs. Don’t need to worry, this method will kill all kinds of viruses leaving your PC virus free.
Removing a computer virus from Windows PC
Computer viruses are almost hidden and stay in your computer without you even know it. Using a computer without antivirus protection is a great threat to your computer.
If your computer has been infected already don’t worry, follow these simple steps to get rid of it.
1: Download and run the antivirus scanner
Download the antivirus scanner supported by Malwarebytes to clean your computer. This software is called AdwCleaner, can be downloaded from the link https://toolslib.net/downloads/finish/1-adwcleaner/
Download this software and save it on your download or desktop folder. double-click on the program and run it. Click Agree and hit the “Scan Now” Button
Once it’s fully scanned, anything to do with malware, spyware or trojan virus, this software will pick all of them and show you the list of viruses. This software is excellent in terms of removing viruses preventing you from using Google Chrome, Firefox or any internet browser. Many people claim, PC is automatically opening different web browsers while browsing or not showing the google homepage on chrome. This is generally because of the virus. If you download this program and remove all PC viruses, we are sure it will put your browser back to how it was.
Once the process is finished, restart your computer.
2: Delete Temporary Files
You should also delete all temporary files by using an option called “Disk Cleanup”.
1: Click on “Start“
2: search for “Disk Cleanup“
3: Click on “Cleanup system files“
4: Check all the boxes
5: Click “Ok“
The above process will delete all the temporary and junk files stored on your PC. This process will also increase the disk space in your computer. This process is very efficient and will not harm your PC at all. You can follow this process probably every 2 to 3 months.
3: Run a Virus Scan
Now is the time to run a virus scan using the McAfee Total virus protection. This program is taken over by Intel and it’s been brilliant. This antivirus looks after anything that tries to come into your computer as well as going out. While you are browsing online this program will scan every website before you even notice. If any suspicious activity happens, this will warn you straight away or blocked it from you. Geeks Callout London recommend McAfee Antivirus providing support from domestic and business users with great outcomes.
4: Change all passwords
If your computer turned out to be under attack, remove all the viruses first and secure your computers. We strongly recommend changing all your personal passwords, like Facebook, Twitter or any social media platform as well as banking passwords. We have noticed many people ignore that and face the consequences.
5: Update your browser and operating system
it is important to keep your internet browser fully updated as well as the operating system. Viruses attack if PC has outdated software or operating system, it gives hackers an easy way to control your PC.
6: How to protect your computer from viruses
follow the guideline below to protect your computer from getting viruses:
1: User update Antivirus (McAfee) total protection to protect your computer from external threats.
2: Read user review before installing any unknown antivirus.
3: Don’t give remote access to people you don’t know.
4: Remember, Microsoft never calls you to claim your PC is infected.
5: Any govt agency will never pop up on your screen asking for ransom.
6: Make sure you visit your banking website by checking the website address.
7: Never click on unverified links in spam emails, messages or unfamiliar websites.
8: Do not open spam email attachments at all.
9: Never insert an unknown USB stick or disk into your computer.
10: Any suspicious activity, quickly speaks to PC experts.
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