Getting a computer virus is not fun, but getting virus removal tools is not difficult -- if your computer is still somewhat functioning and can access the internet.
Recently, I got a nasty computer virus that kept subjecting me to random pop up windows while I was using the internet. I was able to effectively download free virus removal tools that restored my computer to great health. I am no computer expert, but the following steps successfully removed the virus on my personal computer.
Instructions
1. First, if you haven't done so already, download the latest version of Mozilla Firefox. Mozilla Firefox is an internet browser that you can use instead of Internet Explorer.
Because so many home and businesses use Internet Explorer, a lot of hackers program viruses to attack through that web browser more frequently than others.
2. Once you have downloaded Firefox, open up the browser and go to www.free.avg.com to download AVG, a free anti-virus program, which includes virus removal tools.
This program is way better than several other free programs and I would go so far as to say better than paid program Symantec, which a lot of personal computers come with initially. There is a free AVG edition and a paid AVG version, the free version works just fine for most.
3. Now allow AVG to search all of your computer files for any threats, this can take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on how many files you have.
4. Once the AVG has completed its search, it may have found some viruses and threats in your system - remove them to be quarantined so that they do not affect other files. AVG should now have cleaned out your system and removed any threats. Restart your computer.
5. If you computer is still acting strange, then go to www.download.com, which is a site where a host of downloads can be found, including many free virus removal programs.
The site is owned by CNET a reputable computer magazine company, so don't worry about downloading anything suspicious from this site.
6. Scroll down toward the middle of the website where you will find a list of the most popular downloads, including many free virus removal tools.
Look for 'Malwarebytes Anti-Malware' and click on it. Proceed to download.
7. When the download is complete, allow Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to search your entire system. Again, this may take 2-4 hours.
8. Once Malwarebytes has searched your entire system, remove any threats found. Restart your computer and begin to use as normal.
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