Remove Malware Infections For Free
Published on March 31, 2015
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Hello WA family,
I've seen several members over the past few weeks who have been infected with malware. If you find yourself in that situation, here are some tools that might help.
Free Tools For Malware Removal
- SuperAntiSpyware - http://www.superantispyware.com/
- Malwarebytes - https://www.malwarebytes.org/
- Hitman Pro - http://www.surfright.nl/en/products/
- Trojan Remover - http://www.simplysup.com/tremover/index.html
Note: There is no free version available for Hitman Pro and Trojan Remover, so download the trial.
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This is a basic list, and I have cleaned many systems that only required the tools on this list; still some cases demand specialized knowledge. There are some infections that require specific tools; often those tools can be found using a quick Google search.There are also some malicious programs that you can simply uninstall, but still run removal scans afterwards just to be sure.
Free Programs That Offer Real-Time Virus & Malware Protection
- Panda Cloud Antivirus - http://www.cloudantivirus.com
- Bitdefender Antivirus - http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html
- AVG Antivirus - http://free.avg.com
- Avast - https://www.avast.com
Also, here are some good antivirus programs that offer real-time protection. I prefer premium products that offer more extensive protection and includes a firewall, but something is better than nothing. And these free products are pretty decent. So after removing the malware, be sure to install a program to help prevent future infection.
Please Note...
Install and run all the removal tools; one may find something that the others missed. When you are finished with these tools, uninstall them. Then install only one of the antivirus programs for real-time protection, and only if you do not currently have an antivirus installed; multiple installations of antivirus programs will conflict with each other.
If you need additional tips and suggestions, checkout an article I wrote a while back: http://technicallyaware.com/do-you-have-a-virus/
Take care everyone, and please share with anyone who may need these tips.
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