Your computer is running slower than normal, programs keep crashing, and those pesky pop-ups aren’t being blocked anymore. You determine you have a virus on your computer. So what now? What is the next step?
The first step is determining what kind of virus you have. A virus is a program. Very simple. Every program has a function. Different viruses function differently and have different purposes. The most annoying type of virus would be something called “Adware”. Then the most sneaky and hard to get rid of are called “Spyware”. There are many others. Many times they are designed to sell you things, damage your computer, or just annoy you. Viruses can be acquired through many places such as attack sites, fake emails, fake pop ups, and even fake software for your computer.
If you have a virus and access to IT support, for example at work, contact them immediately. If you are going to get someone else to help you, it is probably best to switch off your computer and stop using it until they arrive. Some of the following measures require internet access, but if you are not using the internet and have to leave the computer on, disconnect the internet connection.
Tech experts will detect and remove all spyware and viruses from your computer. They will optimize your firewall and schedule automated virus, spyware, and adware scans, as well as assist in installing the latest antivirus software on your PC.
Getting a virus is awful but it doesn’t have to be the worst thing with good technical support.

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