Technology Tip:
Learn the signs of your
computer having a virus!
Everyone hates
viruses, malware, spyware and all the malicious software all over the Internet. But the question is how do you know if your
PC is infected? Listed and explained
below are ways to tell if your PC has a virus.
1. Slow Down of PCs
Viruses and Malware’s
first sign is to slow down your PC. They make them very sluggish by using
precious system resources.
2. Unexpected
Messages
Unexpected messages pop up anytime, making people confused because they have no
idea what they are about or how they got to your PC. Some messages pop out giving a timer for
shutdown.
3. Problems
in Browsing
Internet browsing related
problems include the unauthorized change in your browser’s homepage or going to
a site redirects you to a fake site or phishing page.
4. Problem
Accessing Windows Features
These symptoms include not
being able to access Windows Task Manager or Registry Editor. Also, hidden files may not show even if you
set them to show.
5. Toolbars
They are one of the biggest
are most annoying part of malware are the toolbars. Toolbars decrease your browsing window without
any use and they also have the ability to steal your personal information and
passwords.
6. Unfamiliar
Process Running
Going to the “Processes”
tab in Windows Task manager, you might see some or many unfamiliar applications
running under your user account. Which
they are all probably malware.
7. Unfamiliar
Programs in “Program and features”
Other signs include
software you do not remember installing in the “Program and features” or “Add
and Remove Programs”. You might also see
unfamiliar programs in the start menu.
8. Malfunction
of Antivirus
Your system’s antivirus’
improper behavior usually a sign of malware or a virus. Malware tries to disable antivirus software
so that they can operate more freely without any interference.
9. Flashing
screen or change in wallpaper
While using the computer
and for no reason at all your computer screen starts to flash (not considering
hardware fault), then this is a strong sign that a virus is lurking in your
system. As well as a change of
wallpapers, usually to solid colors or webpages also points to the existence of
viruses on your computer system.
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