How to Clean a Virus-Infected Computer

Instructions:





Step1:

As soon as you suspect that your computer has a virus, remove your
computer from any networks it might be on, as well as from the
Internet, so that you don't inadvertently spread the bug to others.
Unplug your network cable if you have to.



Step2:

If you have virus-scanning (anti-virus) software installed, run it.




Step3:

If you don't have anti-virus software, you'll need to obtain some. If
you can't get it from a network administrator or download it from an
uninfected computer, you can mail-order it from a retailer.



Step4:

Start your computer (still not connected to a network) and follow the
instructions that came with the anti-virus software.



Step5:

Keep running the virus-scanning software until your computer comes up clean.




Step6:

Reconnect your computer to the Internet and check with the anti-virus
software's publisher to make sure you have the latest updates. If not,
download them now.



Step7:

After updating the anti-virus software, run it again until your computer comes up clean.













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Tips & Warnings

• There's no substitute for prevention. Good anti-virus software more than pays for itself as long as you keep it up-to-date.
  
• Common
  sense also goes a long way toward keeping your computer clean. Never
  open an attachment from someone you don't know, and be suspicious of
  odd attachments from people you do know (a virus may have mailed itself
  to you from their computer).