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I have a virus on my laptop. how can i get rid of it?

  • my brother told me he was on the laptop and a window came up that said, "you have a virus threat detected. would you like to prevent it?" he said yes, then clicked run. i told i think it might have a virus when i noticed it was so slow. i then told him that he made a big mistake and that he caused the virus. i have an AVG virus protection on my laptop but dont know how to get rid of it. if it helps the laptop model is a dell inspiron 1420. can anyone help me with how to get this virus out of my laptop?

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    Your only option is to install CLAMWIN. ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows that uses the GNU General Public License by the Free Software Foundation and is free (as in freedom) software. There is a portable version of ClamWin where it can be install into an USB pendrive as small as 64 MB. First use another PC to download Clamwin portable anti-virus and install Clamwin portable on a USB thumb drive. http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/clamwin_portable Update the latest anti-virus definition files. Set the preferences to delete or move virus to a quarantine folder. How to configure ClamWin http://support.real-time.com/open-source/clamwin/index.html When the USB pendrive is ready. Boot up the infected PC in safe mode. If possible, disable system restore on the infected PC. Run the Clamwin Anti-virus that is installed on the USB drive to scan the infected PC. Scan all hard drives for viruses.

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next time u get a laptop get a mac cause they cannot get a virus. its guaranteed that you cant get one. plus you get a warranty guaranteeing you that you cant get a virus.

alang1001

Free Anti spyware.

gotabedifferent

Use command prompt to get rid of it only if you know any commands.

meaganicole

Is it the antivirus 2009,I had it their just fake threats. Go to www.bleepingcomputer.com this will help you out.

Scrumpter

Check out your virus vault. If its in there your laptop will be fine but I'd run a scan if I were you.

bails

I used Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. It got rid of one pop-up virus I had.

anystyle1994

i would suggest getting the norton anti virus software even though you have a virus protection. or maybe call the dell people maybe they could help

brown chica

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G24k

first download this http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?hhTest=1&tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10867956 then install it then run a scan whit it it will run a scan for you and get rid of all the viruses

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