What is the best way to get rid of a computer virus?

Answer 1

You can attempt to remove a virus/spyware/malware with all sorts of tools like Spybot, Malware Bytes and a good antivirus program. It can be very difficult to totally erradicate a virus though, you can always reinstall your operating system and you will get rid of the virus for sure.

Answer 2

What your going to want to do is reset your computer to factory settings. In this process, you will be able to keep your files or get rid of them. In my opinion i would get rid of them so your computer memory isn't taken up. Upon restoring your computer to factory settings, you will notice no lag-time at all. the computer will work as if it just came out of the box. Most people say the best way to get rid of a virus is through an "essential program". These will quarantine the virus, not get rid of it. If you reset your computer to factory settings, everything on it will be gone. You will be able to keep your files if you want them but remember, another reason for restoring factory settings is to get rid of computer freezes. Restoring the computer is probably the slowest but best way to fix your computer. You will be able to download more music (the music on your computer takes up space most of the time, who is really going to listen to 5,473 random songs...). Your files are personal yes, but, if you have a virus, the best way is to get rid of those files is permanently delete them.

Answer 3

You have to delete the viruses start-up permissions and then delete it from the registry and then from its location, always back up your data otherwise your done 4! If you have a virus it can just destroy your computer if you remove it wrong it will just restart and do more damage

Answer 4

Clicking on pop-ups of unknown websites is one of the major causes for virus attack on your computer. However, the first thing you can do is get the computers scanned thoroughly by an antivirus and delete anything that it detects. If this does not help then you can go through this site

(jupitersupport.com) for help. It was recommended to me by my friend when my PC got infected by virus.

Answer 5

The best way to remove viruses is to accept the fact that:

Your computer can never be virus free forever!

Please make sure that you BUY latest Antivirus Software.

I suggest, Quickheal Antivirus Pro

And obtain an internet connection that updates your Antivirus Suite periodically.

Answer 6

For antivirus, you won't need to pay, use malwarebytes and microsoft security essentials, best protection so far. In some cases you need rkill to stop a process before getting rid of the virus, it's reccomended to go into safe mode and then do a full virus scan.

Answer 7

To remove a virus from a computer one needs to purchase an anti virus program such as McAfee or Avira. The user then has to install and open the program and let it check all hard drives on viruses.

Answer 8

The best way to stop Computer Viruses is to download an effective Antivirus/Internet Security program. It will block, stop, and clean virus upon scan.