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06-02-2017 12:43 AM
recently my laptop attack by mystarting123 virus and i remove it by unhackme antivirus, all the things is perfect, but after 1 day again the same virus attacked my laptop.
anyone please help me some
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06-02-2017 04:50 AM - edited 06-02-2017 04:51 AM
Hello @asifkhan4002911,
Welcome to FORUM !!!
Typically you will see one or more of the following symptoms:
- The computer takes longer to boot to the Windows desktop
- Applications will not load or frequently stop responding
- Frequent system error messages or errors loading applications
- Unfamiliar icons are added to the desktop
- Generally slow system performance, especially while browsing the Internet
- Browser windows close unexpectedly or stop responding
- The browser home page changes and cannot be reset
- Pop-up windows display more frequent and/or when the browser is not open
- Unfamiliar toolbars are added to the browser
- Default web search engine has changed
- Clicking a web link does nothing, or goes to an unrelated website
- Webpages are automatically added to your favorites list
- Email messages or social media posts are sent from users address without their knowledge
- Unexpected and near constant hard disk access
There may be other symptoms, but this is a pretty solid list.
What to Do If You Have a Virus
If you think your computer has a virus, check out the appropriate document below for more information on how to diagnose, deal with, and prevent future infections:
HP PCs - Computer Might Be Infected by a Virus or Malware (Windows 10, 😎
Just a heads up that typically, virus or malware infections are not covered under hardware warranty. You may be referred to a pay service like SmartFriend or asked to run a recovery.
Some Malware or Viruses can be very persistent and hard to effectively remove. Ultimately, preparation for viruses if the best defense. Reset to a factory state can sometimes be quicker and easier, assuming you are prepared. With that in mind:
- Remember to back up your data regularly, especially the data that is most important to you (photos, videos, personal documents, unfinished homework).
- If possible back up to more than one place like an external drive, CD, or DVDs.
* Having clean back up of everything important will take some sting out of having to start over* - Make sure you have created your recovery media and have it available. If you need assistance with this, review one of the following documents:
Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 10)
Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again !!
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Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
Thank You,
GBL84
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06-02-2017 04:50 AM - edited 06-02-2017 04:51 AM
Hello @asifkhan4002911,
Welcome to FORUM !!!
Typically you will see one or more of the following symptoms:
- The computer takes longer to boot to the Windows desktop
- Applications will not load or frequently stop responding
- Frequent system error messages or errors loading applications
- Unfamiliar icons are added to the desktop
- Generally slow system performance, especially while browsing the Internet
- Browser windows close unexpectedly or stop responding
- The browser home page changes and cannot be reset
- Pop-up windows display more frequent and/or when the browser is not open
- Unfamiliar toolbars are added to the browser
- Default web search engine has changed
- Clicking a web link does nothing, or goes to an unrelated website
- Webpages are automatically added to your favorites list
- Email messages or social media posts are sent from users address without their knowledge
- Unexpected and near constant hard disk access
There may be other symptoms, but this is a pretty solid list.
What to Do If You Have a Virus
If you think your computer has a virus, check out the appropriate document below for more information on how to diagnose, deal with, and prevent future infections:
HP PCs - Computer Might Be Infected by a Virus or Malware (Windows 10, 😎
Just a heads up that typically, virus or malware infections are not covered under hardware warranty. You may be referred to a pay service like SmartFriend or asked to run a recovery.
Some Malware or Viruses can be very persistent and hard to effectively remove. Ultimately, preparation for viruses if the best defense. Reset to a factory state can sometimes be quicker and easier, assuming you are prepared. With that in mind:
- Remember to back up your data regularly, especially the data that is most important to you (photos, videos, personal documents, unfinished homework).
- If possible back up to more than one place like an external drive, CD, or DVDs.
* Having clean back up of everything important will take some sting out of having to start over* - Make sure you have created your recovery media and have it available. If you need assistance with this, review one of the following documents:
Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 10)
Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again !!
**Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
Thank You,
GBL84
I am not an HP Employee