Hi guys,
My PC is infected with malware and Mc Affee internet security that comes pr installed with windows 8 just warns me that it blocked so and so many vulnerable connections but still this malware is in my PC when I check scan results it shows remove button to remove malware but still that program and virus is in my PC please help me what to do now.
Hello,
There are many viruses that doesn’t even lose to antiviruses. Such malwares are very heuristic. They’re the boss ones. In order to remove them, you have to work a little hard.
First, scan your PC with any good rootkit tool, just like Norton Power Eraser. It’s a good rootkit software that uses aggressive mode to detect and remove infection from your PC. You can also use Kaspersky Rootkit tool. In rare case, you should use Kaspersky Disk Doctor or Norton Bootable Recovery.
Uninstall the older version of your McAfee and then install the latest one. Download McAfee. McAfee isn’t so good as others, so Norton, Kaspersky, BitDefender are recommended.
If you still face trouble with your virus, then you have to install Windows completely new. Learn how to install Windows.
The McAfee antivirus that came with your computer is probably just a free version that offers basic protection. A free antivirus that offers basic protection is not reliable in removing viruses and protecting your computer. That’s why it can’t completely remove the virus from your computer. Since your computer is already infected, what you need is a virus removal tool like the one from Sophos.
Download Sophos Virus Removal Tool and install it. Once installed, start Sophos then wait until its virus signature database gets updated and then click “Scan.” This will scan your entire computer including devices connected via USB port. This will take time depending on the size of your drive and the data it contains.
When a virus is found at the end of the scan, remove it then repeat the scan over and over until it no longer detects a virus. You don’t need to uninstall your McAfee antivirus when using this tool from Sophos. It works alongside any antivirus program you may have.
Once your computer is clean, install a reliable antivirus like ESET Internet Security, Norton Security Deluxe, Kaspersky Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, and others.
