Malwarebytes: How To Remove Malware7546509
We have all gotten a piece of malware, it is how you handle the removal of it that matters. Malwarebytes is the most useful tool in any technicians software tool kit. This powerful softfware allows the user to quickly and easily identify and remove almost any malware infection. This is a step-by-step guide on installation and implementation.
Booting Into Safe-Mode
· Reboot your computer
· Repeatedly press the "F8" key on your keyboard (your computer might beep at you, it's ok)
· A menu will appear, use the arrows on the keyboard to highlight, "Safe-Mode With Networking"
· Press "Enter" to select the option
· A long list of code will appear. This is normal.
· Some computers will ask you to select an operating system, Windows XP, Vista or 7. It is usually defaulted to the correct option, just press "Enter"
· If you have to enter a password to log into Windows, select your user name (not administrator) and type your password in. Press "enter"
· Otherwise just click your username
· Click "yes" on the next window to continue into safe-mode
You have now successfully logged into windows, and bi-passed the malware. Continue on with the instructions to install Malwarebytes .
Malwarebytes Installation
· Open Internet Explorer and type malwarebytes.org into your address bar.
· Click "Download Free Version" on the left side
· An information bar will appear underneath the address bar, click it.
· Click download file
· Change download location to desktop, it will be easier to find this way.
· After the file is finished downloading, close all open windows.
· Double click the icon, mbam.exe, on your desktop.
· Accept the user agreement, and click "yes" or "next" on all of the prompts until the program opens.
Using Malwarebytes
· Make sure the check box for "Perform quick scan" is selected
· Click "Scan"
· A system scan of your operating partition is now being performed. This will scan operating system files, registry entries, user files, (music, documents, and pictures) and user data files. There will be a count, highlighted in red if there is anything infected. Once the scan is completed, it will prompt you.
· Click on "Ok" to continue removing the malware infections
· Click on "Show Results" in the bottom right corner
· Here you will be able to see the name, and location of the infections.
· Click "Remove Selected" in the bottom right corner
· Click "yes" to reboot now to finish with removal of the malware
Congratulations, you have successfully removed malware. You can allow your computer to reboot normally this time, and log in just as you would normally. When windows comes up you will notice that the malware infection has been removed. If you continue to have pop-ups, call a professional to help you with your infection, you may have a root-kit virus installed. These infections are more technical to remove than an average user can handle.
If you wish to have real-time protection against these attacks, I highly recommend paying the one time fee of $25. Purchasing the software provides you with a lifetime subscription for one computer and stops the infection before it happens.
