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Virus is a terrible word not only for you but for all computer users who spend a lot of time working online for office or personal use. So it’s only natural that your Dell computer comes face-to-face with a virus or malware when you browse the Internet, download or share a file, or shop online, among other things. Therefore, if you suspect virus activity on your Dell computer, you must attend to it immediately. Here is a free virus removal guide for your Dell computer. discusses how to clean a computer when it finds a virus.
Step 1
A virus, in addition to integrating itself with your files, folders or programs, runs its process (.exe) in the Windows Task Manager. Therefore, you should first start by ending the virus process in Task Manager. To open the utility, right-click anywhere on the taskbar (the horizontal bar on your Dell PC) and select Task Manager. If you are unable to access Task Manager or any application on your computer due to a virus infection, please restart your Dell computer in Safe Mode with Networking.
Step 2
when in the Task Manager window, carefully examine all running processes with .exe and other similar extensions. A virus often masquerades as a legitimate .exe file or file extension to avoid detection. It may also have a strange name like abcd123.exe etc. An example of a popular virus is mslove.exe. Look for a process with such a strange name that is running Task Managerselect it and click the Ended process button.
Step 3
When you’re done, open your antivirus program and update it with the latest virus and malware definitions. Most Dell computers come pre-installed with antivirus software. Yours must have come with McAfee, Trend Micro, or Norton security software. You can see the security software icon in the system tray. If your Dell computer does not come with one, connect to the Internet and run an online virus scan.
Step 4
When you’re done updating, run a virus scan and not a custom scan of your Dell computer. Please wait while the virus scan is carried out. When you’re done, ask your antivirus software to remove the items included in the scan results. To verify that there are no viruses left on your Dell computer, connect to the Internet and search for an online virus-scanning utility. You can rely on the McAfee virus scanner or Trend Micro’s HouseCall tool.
step 5
Download the file and save it to your computer. When finished, run the setup file and complete the installation of the tool. When you’re done, run a full virus scan. When you’re done, ask your antivirus program to remove any infected files found during the scan. Your Dell computer will be virus or malware free now. If you do not have an antivirus program installed on your Dell computer, download one from the Internet.
Step 6
If you want to go for a full security suite, you can purchase a paid antivirus program. You will need to complete the purchase requirements to purchase an antivirus program. Do as you are told. If your needs are limited, you can stick to free antivirus software. When you’re done, save the file and install your antivirus program. Update it regularly with the latest virus and spyware definitions and patches as they become available.
step 7
Run a full virus scan every month or fortnight to ensure your Dell PC stays protected from ever-increasing online threats. You should also run a custom scan for each external media like disk, flash drive or USB stick etc. Customize your web browser settings for maximum protection against viruses, spyware, malware, etc. Contact Dell Technical Support if you are unable to remove a virus yourself.