How To Fix A Computer Virus

Because of effective security programs like Norton Antivirus and McAfee's PC-cillin, most people do not need to know how to fix a computer virus. If you're not diligent, your security program can expire or its virus definitions can become out-of-date, allowing a virus to slip through and infect your computer. Maybe you don't even have a security program? In this case, viruses are likely already enjoying a feast on your computer's runtime systems. Regardless of whether you have an up-to-date antivirus program , you should know how to fix a computer virus should one infect and hinder your computer.

How to Fix a Computer Virus Using Your Antivirus Software

1. Scan Use your antivirus software to conduct a thorough system scan. Most antivirus programs do this automatically on a regular basis, but a virus might have slipped onto your system in between scans.
2. Time Allow time for the program to scan your computer completely; for the best results, try to avoid using your computer during the scan.
3. Fix or Remove Study the results of the scan when it is completed. Your antivirus software will likely identify a viral infection and ask you if you want it fixed or removed. Choose "Yes."

1. What kind of virus? Learn the name of the virus that has infected your computer by conducting a free scan. Free virus scans are available through many of the major antivirus software websites; they will identify, but not fix, a virus for you.
2. Search engine answers. Type the name of the virus, followed by the term "removal," into your favorite search engine. For instance, if your computer is infected with a virus called eviltrojan123, then type 'eviltrojan123 removal' into your search engine.
3. Free removal Scan the search results for a website that offers a free removal program for your specific virus. 
4. Download Download and execute the removal program and that should fix your problem.