Quick fix

Is your computer infected?

Here are the real signs, and what to actually do about it.

CIRCUITCARE

Quick fix

Think your computer has a virus?

Here are the real signs, and what to actually do about it.

Know the signs

Pop ups everywhere, a super slow PC, or your browser opening sites you never typed are the big red flags.

Don't click it

If a pop up says you are infected and to call a number, do not click or call, that pop up is the scam.

Get offline

Disconnect from WiFi so anything bad cannot keep talking to the internet while you clean it up.

Run a scan

Open Windows Security and run a full scan, or use the free Malwarebytes scan, then remove what it finds.

Back up files

Copy your important photos and files to another drive in case the PC needs a fresh setup.

Heads up

Any warning that tells you to call a number or pay to fix a virus is a scam, so never call or pay. A bad infection sometimes needs the computer wiped and set up fresh, so back up your files first. If your bank logins or passwords were on there, change them from a different device to be safe.

Not sure if it is really infected or just acting up? Bring it to the Kendall shop and I will check it and clean out what I find.

CIRCUITCARE

Local Kendall computer repair

Call or text (786) 479-7690

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The steps

Think your computer has a virus?

01

Know the signs

Pop ups everywhere, a super slow PC, or your browser opening sites you never typed are the big red flags.
02

Don't click it

If a pop up says you are infected and to call a number, do not click or call, that pop up is the scam.
03

Get offline

Disconnect from WiFi so anything bad cannot keep talking to the internet while you clean it up.
04

Run a scan

Open Windows Security and run a full scan, or use the free Malwarebytes scan, then remove what it finds.
05

Back up files

Copy your important photos and files to another drive in case the PC needs a fresh setup.

Heads up: Any warning that tells you to call a number or pay to fix a virus is a scam, so never call or pay. A bad infection sometimes needs the computer wiped and set up fresh, so back up your files first. If your bank logins or passwords were on there, change them from a different device to be safe.