What to do if my computer is infected by a virus or a malware?

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Published on 2010-01-25T16:49:05Z Indexed on 2011/11/22 18:01 UTC
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This question comes up frequently, and the suggested solutions are usually the same. This community wiki is an attempt to serve as the definitive answer. I expect our best minds to participate, so we can have a comprehensive reference for this problem.


What should I do if my Windows computer seems to be infected with a virus or malware?

  • What are the symptoms of an infection?
  • What should I do after noticing an infection?
  • How can I get rid of it?

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