My computer caught a virus and now it is going slow is there something I can download for free so I can clean it up.
Thanks in advance
Originally Posted by Jennatexas23
Hi,
Why do you think your computer has a virus? If you have a virus, installing anti-virus software may be effective, but it also may be a little late until you remove the virus.
There are other reasons for a slow computer that are not caused by a virus.
Some off the top of my head actions that you might try. And these are in no particular order.
- make sure all the programs are up-to-date
- de-frag the hard drive regularly
- remove programs that you do not use
- make sure your web-browser is up to date.
- your machine might have reached the point where it is older and can not handle the tasks it is being asked to do.
Having said that here are some free virus software that are pretty good-
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Avast
- AVG Free
- Malwarebytes
Also, Spybot Search and Destroy has a feature that will lock down the Registry, this prevents changes that are usually what a virus does. It is a little technical but someone with some skills and confidence can make it work.
Hope this is helpful.
Good luck.... stuck in this damn "Snow-nami"!!
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