pctoolbox.co.uk » malwarebytes http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk tech.blog Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:36:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Generic steps to removing a virus from an infected PC http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2010/01/01/generic-steps-to-removing-a-virus-from-an-infected-pc/ http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2010/01/01/generic-steps-to-removing-a-virus-from-an-infected-pc/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:59 +0000 Alex http://pctoolbox.co.uk/?p=1629 Ever been infected with a virus but not known what to do?  Well have no fear…PCToolbox is here…with a tutorial to help you remove the virus!

  1. Firstly download the free version of Malwarebytes
  2. Now you need to turn off System Restore. Use the following tutorials to aid you:
    For Windows 7
    For Vista
    For XP
  3. Boot your machine into ‘Safe Mode’. This is done by restarting your computer and immediately when it starts to come on keep tapping F8 until you get a menu on the screen to choose Safe Mode.
  4. Now install and run Malwarebytes. Remove whatever the software finds.
  5. You may have to repeat step 4 a few times!
  6. Now reboot your machine normally and run Malwarebytes 1 more time assuming it finds nothing
  7. Turn ‘System Restore’ back on. Use the following tutorials to help you:
    For Windows
    For Vista
    For XP

Please Note – This tutorial is designed for those who are competent computer users. All PCToolbox advice is produced in the best interest of the reader to help maintain a healthy working machine and therefore cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur. If you’re unsure about any of the above advice please contact your local IT Technician.

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