If you are in the midst of virus attack or you get hacked, follow the steps to go safe again.
1 Disconnect : If you suspect that a computer has been attacked by viruses first to do is disconnect the internet connection immediately.This step is like putting your computer(viruses) into quarantine to prevent further spreading.
2 Cleanup : This is the most important step.After you disconnect your computer from internet you have to search for malicious codes and delete it permanently.Use a good antivirus to scan you PC which is updated daily.Here is a list of some good antivirus.If you are in emergency condition such that you may have not earlier installed antivirus and the virus has infected the antivirus setup file, then there are some virus tool that may help you such as Symantec Security Response,House Call-Free Online Scanner,AVG Rescue CD.However there are viruses which infect most important files such as your OS files (windows files, etc). In order to protect your PC from this read the article " How to protect you computer from viruses "
3 Restore : After a virus attack damage may range from changed file names to obliterated files to permanently disabled software application.Before resuming work, you have to restore your computer to its original condition.It is only possible either if your important files get saved from the virus or if have created a backup.You can find more info in " How to protect you computer from viruses ".
4 Re-install : The extend of damage depend upon the particular virus.If your OS completely destroyed, you have to reinstall it.You can use repair option using windows CD.Use the 'quick restore ' CD that came with your computer to restore your computer to its original configuration.
This means that you will loose any application you may have installed or data files you may have saved.Before you begin the re-installation process, make sure you have all the necessary information handy-original software, license, registration and serial numbers.
5 Scan for Viruses : Assuming your system was completely damaged in the attack after reinstalling the windows use some antivirus with latest virus definition and scan all your files before installing them on the system as it may have been the cause of the virus.
6 Restore your data : After scanning the data you need to restore it in your computer so that you can now start your work again
7 Prevent future attacks : In oder to prevent such attacks in future you need to take some safety measures read my article on this-" How to protect your computer from viruses "
1 Disconnect : If you suspect that a computer has been attacked by viruses first to do is disconnect the internet connection immediately.This step is like putting your computer(viruses) into quarantine to prevent further spreading.
2 Cleanup : This is the most important step.After you disconnect your computer from internet you have to search for malicious codes and delete it permanently.Use a good antivirus to scan you PC which is updated daily.Here is a list of some good antivirus.If you are in emergency condition such that you may have not earlier installed antivirus and the virus has infected the antivirus setup file, then there are some virus tool that may help you such as Symantec Security Response,House Call-Free Online Scanner,AVG Rescue CD.However there are viruses which infect most important files such as your OS files (windows files, etc). In order to protect your PC from this read the article " How to protect you computer from viruses "
3 Restore : After a virus attack damage may range from changed file names to obliterated files to permanently disabled software application.Before resuming work, you have to restore your computer to its original condition.It is only possible either if your important files get saved from the virus or if have created a backup.You can find more info in " How to protect you computer from viruses ".
4 Re-install : The extend of damage depend upon the particular virus.If your OS completely destroyed, you have to reinstall it.You can use repair option using windows CD.Use the 'quick restore ' CD that came with your computer to restore your computer to its original configuration.
This means that you will loose any application you may have installed or data files you may have saved.Before you begin the re-installation process, make sure you have all the necessary information handy-original software, license, registration and serial numbers.
5 Scan for Viruses : Assuming your system was completely damaged in the attack after reinstalling the windows use some antivirus with latest virus definition and scan all your files before installing them on the system as it may have been the cause of the virus.
6 Restore your data : After scanning the data you need to restore it in your computer so that you can now start your work again
7 Prevent future attacks : In oder to prevent such attacks in future you need to take some safety measures read my article on this-" How to protect your computer from viruses "
1 comment:
I want to share that please don't restore your backup Even after virus scan because it is really impossible for antivirus to detect virus in backup hope you won't mind
thankyou
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