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