Virus & Malware Removal

A complete malware removal process for Windows: disconnect, scan offline, clean with a second-opinion scanner, reset browsers and verify the PC is actually clean.

8 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Remove a virus from Windows using built-in tools: safe mode, offline scanning, quarantine handling, startup cleanup and confirmation that the PC is clean.

7 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Identify and remove trojan malware on Windows: symptoms to look for, offline scanning, credential cleanup and how to stop it coming back.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Twelve symptoms that genuinely indicate malware on a Windows PC, the ordinary faults people mistake for infection, and the first three checks to run.

7 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

A complete malware removal process for Windows: disconnect, back up, scan in safe mode, run a second opinion, clean startup entries and verify the machine is clean.

9 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Remove adware from Windows: identify the bundled installer, clear browser extensions and policies, reset search settings and stop pop-ups from returning.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Get rid of a hijacked search engine or homepage: find the enforcing extension or policy, clean shortcuts and profiles, and keep the setting from reverting.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

What to do in the first hour of a ransomware attack: isolate the device, identify the strain, remove the payload, check for a free decryptor, and restore safely.

8 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Detect and remove spyware on Windows and Android, including stalkerware installed by someone with physical access — plus the safety steps to take before you delete it.

7 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Remove malicious apps from Android using safe mode, permission review and Play Protect, and learn which symptoms are actually malware rather than a failing battery.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-09