How to Remove Virus from Infected Computer

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August 16,2012
A study on how to remove virus from infected computer is worthwhile. Computer Viruses can be deceptively evasive. If for whatever reason a system became infected with a virus, there are number of measures that can be taken to remove it. First and foremost a proper diagnosis as to be carried out so as to know the type of virus and component of the computer it has affected. Without the knowledge of the severity of the damage done, one can end up proffering the wrong solution or deleting the wrong files.

Virus removal from a PC can be done manually or online. But one has to be very familiar with windows registry and how to view and delete system program and files in windows. The following steps will be useful:
The first step is to boot your system into a save mode, press the f8 function key (this disable most of the start up routine) and run a scan through anti-virus software to identify the type of virus. Is the virus in the operating system or in the applications’ files? The ensuing message will display a couple of suggestions or findings which has to be written down. Viruses that infect applications are easier to remove that than those in the operating system, like the boot sector virus, which may completely deter the system from booting.

In a situation of this nature one has to remove the hard disk from the computer and with the aid of a USB connector, it can be scan and cleaned from another computer machine with trusted anti-virus software. There will be no need to remove the Hard disk if networking tools are available. When the instruction given is followed the virus will be deleted .Help centre from an anti-virus vendor can be visited for clarity of procedure, most of top place anti-virus vendors have almost the same procedure.

Once a virus is detected one have to ensure a back up of the data in the system so they are not completely lost. It is advisable to do a back up for each data as soon as they are uploaded to forestall any eventuality.
But for a situation when there is no anti-virus installed, check through a suspected email attachment or any other means to access the subject of the message or the information received. It should be copied out and mailed to an anti-virus vendor to help identify the type and name of the virus responsible. It will pay more if anti-virus software is installed on the PC earlier to checkmate virus invasion.

The second method is the online approach. There are number of paid or free tools which teaches how to remove viruses from infected computer online.Just do a quick Google search it will bring out a number of options in terms of vendors. After making the choice, a number of steps to follow will be given. Switch on the computer in a save mode. The next step is to download an installer and a cloud-based anti-virus and carry out all the necessary updates. Carry out a full can and delete any references indicative of the presence of a virus and other malicious software. However this has to be done with some degree of caution so that some important files are not destroyed. But just a situation of extreme cases when the files are deleted such as the Microsoft outlook files; it is advisable to consult a professional for a possible repair because the question of the type of window configuration in the affected system will come to play. This will determine the next line of action.

In a situation when it becomes very difficult to eliminate a computer virus, the only final remedy will be to format the system. This entails the removal of everything in the hard disk which includes the virus. This is a technical process which a professional may be employed to do. Because this entails re-installation of drivers, programs, files etc. In most cases if the procedure is not well executed it will impair optimum functioning of the PC.How to remove virus from infected computer should not be an uphill task or cause unnecessary panic if these above steps are judiciously executed.

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