Windows 10: I'm worried i have a virus

Discus and support I'm worried i have a virus in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I got on my computer today and noticed a CMD prompt pop up and disappear very quickly on my desktop. So, I went to check my Task Manager and found... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by logan kincaid, Jun 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM.

  1. I'm worried i have a virus


    I got on my computer today and noticed a CMD prompt pop up and disappear very quickly on my desktop. So, I went to check my Task Manager and found "Windows Input Experience." I've never seen it before, and what drew my attention was how many instances were running. I'm not super tech savvy and I just recently moved to windows 11 so I'm not too sure of any new processes. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you to anyone in advance! Also sorry if i have this in the wrong topics section

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    logan kincaid, Jun 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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  2. Boyfriend Win User

    Hi I'm a virus magnet.

    Last good option I will highly recommend is to reinstall/restore from OEM DVD/Partition because virus is gone, but your OS as well. Don't forget to copy his desktop+documents+bookmarks+programs list. Even M$ recommends you should reinstall OS if severe virus attack/rootkit problem. This time buy him good AV as well (Kaspersky, Norton) or use MSE.
     
  3. Pentium M

    Not sure what I'm looking at. Though when I do go to Options and then CPU it lists my CPU
    as Intel Pentium M processor 1.73 GHz, and then under that it lists speed: 799.9 MHz
    and then features and cache size.I ran the benchmark test and don't understand all
    those numbers, but while testing I checked CPUZ and it still says it is running at 800 MHz.
     
  4. newtekie1 Win User

    I'm worried i have a virus

    New PC DRM!

    You mean:

    Pirated
    Step 1: Find Pirated version.
    Step 2: Download (which takes far longer than all the waiting for saving would take if your internet connection truly is slow)
    Step 3: Scan downloaded copy with anti-virus.
    Step 4: Install and pray hard that it isn't virus infected
    Step 5: Install the pirating bit and pray some more that it isn't a virus
    Step 6: Enjoy with above worries
    Step 7: Save
     
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