A PC virus infection on your laptop is a real nuisance. Even for a PC professional, removing a virus from a computer can be a time consuming and irritating chore.
Some viruses are designed to reinstall themselves even once they have been detected and eradicated. Some viruses write themselves into the registry of your PC, so they are loaded as soon as you boot your notebook.
Of course you should keep your anti-virus software program up to date. But even that is not always successful in stopping an infection - especially if you frequent shareware or web sites containing adult content.
To remove a virus infection:
1.If you are using a Windows operating system, visit the Microsoft Update website and install the latest updates. This may detect and eradicate the virus.
2.Microsoft now have a ‘Malicious Software Removal Tool’. Type this into Google or Bing and follow the instructions.
3.Goto your anti-virus manufacturers website and download the latest updates. Then perform a scan of your laptop.
I’ve tried this and it hasn’t worked!
Some viruses will in fact disable your anti-virus program. If you can't access your anti-virus software or you keep seeing the identical malware pop up after the scan, you will almost certainly find that the virus has written itself into the registry.
Now this moves into advanced PC virus removal. You need to be careful when rewriting the registry file because it tells Windows which programs to start up when when booting the operating system. Unless you are competent with desktops you’re best leaving this to a virus removal professional.
So you are an expert!
OK, run your anti-virus program. If it won’t run in Windows, reboot your notebook in Safe Mode and run it from here. It will most likely identify the virus even if it can’t overcome it. Note down the file names of all the viruses, malware, worms and any other suspect files it lists.
Now you may require a second PC for this, of course, but type them file names into Google or Bing one at a time. you’ll find that someone out there on the World Wide Web has come across these viruses and you’ll quickly ascertain which is the most malicious. Chances are this is your problem virus.
Now, you will in all probability find that someone has written very exact directions on how to wipe out that virus. If the source looks dependable, then by all means follow the directions.
Otherwise, open up your registry file. Look for the details of your malicious virus - probably in the boot file. This is the file you need to remove - But! Before you delete any files, make a backup copy of your Registry folder. Accidently eradicating the wrong file could make it very difficult or even impossible to run your PC properly.
Delete any file related with the virus or malware the list you made. Now reboot your PC and run your antivirus software again. Hopefully nothing else will pop up and you have removed the virus.
If you still find problems with your PC - don’t panic! You’ve tried your best. It’s now time to either take that PC down to a notebook repair business or call a PC virus removal business.
Author Resource:
Computer viruses are a nuisance to everyone on the internet so I have spent some time figuring out the best way to get rid of them. I hope this article will help the experiened and the nivices among us.
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