Today we would like to present you with a tried and true way to remove malware (aka spyware) from an infected computer system. This process works on about ninety percent of malware/spyware cases and is very simple to use. If this process does not work on a spyware infected machine, that machine will most likely need professional service help. Some removal processes can become very technical and some require a complete rebuild of the infected operating system depending on the severity of the infection. To remove spyware off an infected machine you will need a second "clean" machine, to download the spyware removal tools, and a USB drive. This process is only for MS Windows based PCs and it won't matter which version of MS Windows you are running.
On the "clean" machine, you will need to download two very useful and free products from the internet. The first product is called Malwarebytes and is an excellent anti-malware product. You will want to download the FREE version to your USB drive. The second product is called Trend Micro HouseCall. It is also a FREE product. Make sure to download HouseCall to the same USB drive you have your Malwarebytes software on.
On the infected machine, you will want to reboot the computer into Safe Mode with Network Support. You can find instructions on how to properly boot into safe mode at Microsoft Support website. Once you have booted into Safe Mode with Networking Support, ensure you can connect to the internet. Insure your system is either plugged in via an Ethernet cable or connected to your Wi-Fi network. If you cannot connect to the Internet, these programs may still clean your system, but they will not have the latest updates and may not be as effective.
Once in safe mode, plug in your USB drive and install the Malwarebytes and HouseCall products. Simply follow the default prompts for installation. If you can connect to the Internet while in safe mode perform the application updates. If you cannot connect to the internet, simply do not update the software.
Pay attention to how your computer is operating. Unexpected activity or sudden slowness of your system can be a sign of malware presence. Set your Internet browser to highest security, so it will notify you when any program attempts to download.
An updated browser: Any browser that you are using need to be updated to keep the infections away. You can download updated browsers from an authentic source. There are various ways to do this for this purpose call an online computer support and seek their help.
Always read the fine print when downloading anything from the web. The end-user licenses might seem boring, but there can be useful information in them, such as you giving permission to a company to place various forms of malware on your computer.
On the "clean" machine, you will need to download two very useful and free products from the internet. The first product is called Malwarebytes and is an excellent anti-malware product. You will want to download the FREE version to your USB drive. The second product is called Trend Micro HouseCall. It is also a FREE product. Make sure to download HouseCall to the same USB drive you have your Malwarebytes software on.
On the infected machine, you will want to reboot the computer into Safe Mode with Network Support. You can find instructions on how to properly boot into safe mode at Microsoft Support website. Once you have booted into Safe Mode with Networking Support, ensure you can connect to the internet. Insure your system is either plugged in via an Ethernet cable or connected to your Wi-Fi network. If you cannot connect to the Internet, these programs may still clean your system, but they will not have the latest updates and may not be as effective.
Once in safe mode, plug in your USB drive and install the Malwarebytes and HouseCall products. Simply follow the default prompts for installation. If you can connect to the Internet while in safe mode perform the application updates. If you cannot connect to the internet, simply do not update the software.
Pay attention to how your computer is operating. Unexpected activity or sudden slowness of your system can be a sign of malware presence. Set your Internet browser to highest security, so it will notify you when any program attempts to download.
An updated browser: Any browser that you are using need to be updated to keep the infections away. You can download updated browsers from an authentic source. There are various ways to do this for this purpose call an online computer support and seek their help.
Always read the fine print when downloading anything from the web. The end-user licenses might seem boring, but there can be useful information in them, such as you giving permission to a company to place various forms of malware on your computer.
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