How Can I Remove Malware

SafeBytes Software

Malware is malicious software or a program that is designed to affect how you PC or device operates. Malware is used for extracting personal information such as passwords, card numbers, and denial of service attacks. They operate in the background and can only be detected by using trusted anti-malware software like the TotalSystemCare from SafeBytes.

Malware will also bring up window pop-ups, and cause your machine to be sluggish. If you are sure that your machine is malware infected, you will need to follow these steps to get rid of them.

Get to Safe Mode

Disconnect your PC from the internet to stop the malware from transmitting data online. Safe mode will only load essential services and programs. This limits the activities of any malicious software that may have been installed. Then you can locate the unwanted files or programs and uninstall from the system.

Delete All Temporary Files

Delete all the temporary files that you may have on your hard drive. This frees up disk space and enables your malware scanner to scan in a short time. You can use the inbuilt disk cleanup utility or delete directly from the %temp% directory.

Install SafeBytes TotalSystemCare

The third step is let your malware scanner work. SafeBytes TotalSystemCare should remove most standard infections assuming your computer has an antivirus installed in it. It is a real-time system scanner that utilizes few PC resources that will detect most of the malware definitions that are in existence. It scans for errors and invalid keys.

Totalsystemcare is well equipped with 15 scanners targeting specific malware definitions. You are assured of system stability, performance, and security when you use Safebytes TotalSystemCare. Once the scan is complete TotalSystemCare will display the results of the operation.

If the malware is a rootkit or has deeply affected your system, you may be forced to do a complete reinstallation of Windows.

Check on Your Browser Settings

Malware sends information to attackers via your web browser. Once the system scan is complete, make sure that you have restored your homepage settings and delete all plugins and add-ons that were added by the malware.

File Recovery

If your system is deeply affected and your favorite anti-malware scanner cannot delete the malicious files, you need to prepare your PC for a complete reinstallation of Windows. Use appropriate software to recover and backup all important files to an external storage device. You can back up all your device drivers by using TotalSystemCare. When you are ready, reinstall windows.

Stay Safe

Once you have brought your system back to normal operation either through TotalSystemCare or a total re-installation of the operating system, remember to update TotalSystemCare. Updates of the program can be installed automatically from the internet or have them downloaded from the SafeBytes official website.

Use a good firewall that will protect your system from malicious websites that spread malware over the internet. Use trusted browsers with sandbox features that will help in double checking the credibility of sites seeking personal information.

Do not forget to keep your operating system up to date with the latest security definitions.