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Need to remove a computer virus?

This step-by-step tutorial will help walk you through installing the necessary software, along with scanning and removing harmful viruses, spyware and malware from your computer.



*** Please note all programs listed below are downloaded from the website cnet.com, and are free and legal downloads.
*** If your pop-up blocker is enabled and appears, click "Download File" on the pop-up blocker banner to download any of the programs listed below.
*** It is strongly recommended to have only one anti-virus program (Microsoft Security Essentials) on your computer. Multiple programs may conflict within your computer system.

Malware Bytes

1. To download Malware Bytes, click here: cnet download
2. Click "Download Now" (large green button).
3. Click "Save File"
3. Click "Run"
4. Select your preferred language, and click "OK".
5. Click "Next".
6. Check the box "I accept the agreement", then click "Next".
7. Click "Next".
8. Click "Next"again.
9. Click "Next"once again.
10. Check the box "Create a desktop icon", then click "Next".
11. Click "Install".
The program will not install itself onto your computer.
12. Click "Finish".
The program will now perform updates.
13. Click "OK".
14. Select the type of scan you wish to perform, then click "Scan"..
You will be given the choices of running a Full Scan, Quick Scan or Custom Scan. It is recomended you select Full Scan, as this will perform the most thorough scanning of your computer. This may take some time, depending on the amount and size of your computer files. Please note, Custom Scan is only available to licensed users.
The program will now scan your computer.
15. Click "OK".
16. Click "Show Results".
17. A scan summary will appear, displaying all the detected viruses. Click "Remove Selected".
18. Click "Yes".

Malware Bytes detects, destroys, and prevents malware. (Malware is software developed for the purpose of causing harm to a computer system).

Super Anti Spyware

1. To download Super Anti Spyware, click here: cnet download
2. Click "Download Now" (large green button).
3. Click "Save File".
4. Click "Run".
5. Click "Next".
6. Click "I Agree".
7. Click "Next".
8. Click "Next" again.
The program will not install itself onto your computer.
9. Select your preferred language, and click "OK".
10. Click "Yes".
The program will now perform updates.
11. Click "Next".
12. Click "Next" again.
13. Click "Next" once again.
14. Uncheck "Send a diagnostic report to our research center", then click "Next".
15. Click "Finish".
16. Click "Protect Home Page".
17. Click "Scan Your Computer".
You will be given the choices of running a Full Scan, Quick Scan or Custom Scan. It is recomended you select Full Scan, as this will perform the most thorough scanning of your computer. This may take some time, depending on the amount and size of your computer files.
Choose your scanning option, then click "Next".
18. Once the scan is completed, a scan summary will appear, displaying all the detected viruses. Click "OK".
19. Click "Next".
20. Click "Yes".

Now that the program is saved to your computer, you can run the program whenever you wish. Please note: Always perform updates prior to scanning (aside from your initial scan).

Super Anti Spyware removes spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, key loggers, hijackers, parasites, root kits and many other types of threats.

Microsoft Security Essentials

1. To download Microsoft Security Essentials, click here: cnet download
2. Click "Download Now" (large green button).
3. Click "Save File".
4. Click "Run".
5. Select your preferred language, and click "OK".
6. Click "Next".
7. Check the box "I accept the agreement", then click "Next".
8. Click "Next".
9. Click "Next"again.
10. Click "Next"once again.
11. Click "Next"one last time.
12. Click "Install".
13. Click "Finish".
The program will now install and perform updates.
14. Click "OK".
15. Select the type of scan you wish to perform, then click "Scan"..
You will be given the choices of running a Full Scan, Quick Scan or Custom Scan. It is recomended you select Full Scan, as this will perform the most thorough scanning of your computer. This may take some time, depending on the amount and size of your computer files. Please note, Custom Scan is only available to licensed users. Now that the program is saved to your computer, you can run the program whenever you wish. Please note: Always perform updates prior to scanning (aside from your initial scan).

Microsoft Security Essentials guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

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