Windows 10: A Virus or Trojan or Worm That Can Survive a Factory Reset on Computer

Hello,

I plan on doing a factory reset on my Thinkpad X270 Windows 10 Pro laptop, but I'd like to check on certain things:

I read the following on backed-up files:

"In most cases, a factory reset will remove viruses. But how exactly do some manage to survive it? Wherever your backup data is stored, make sure you scan it for malware before moving any of it back to your device. The recovery partition is part of the hard drive where your device's factory settings are stored."


1 I'm not sure what "recovery partition" means?

2 If I run my Windows Defender now, obviously before the reset, will that cover any and all infections on all my files, including all my documents and pictures?

3 If the answer to "2" is no, how can I check every file and document -- I hope I don't have to do that individually?

4 If a virus or Trojan or Worm is put on my hardware -- not sure that's possible -- or in the Bios of my computer, will a total factor reset remove them?

Thank you,

Daffy D

:)

 

Is the "trojan worm" virus real or just hackers phissing?

Two points:

1. There is no such thing as a "trojan worm virus." Trojans, worms, and viruses are three different kinds of malware.

2. You are clearly infected. But the flash post with a voiceover warning is a symptom of the infection itself. It is not telling you about some other infection; it *is*the infection.

Do not call the alleged Windows/Microsft phone number. It is not a Microsoft number. Instead, download and run the free MalwareBytes AntiMalware at Malwarebytes Cybersecurity for Home and Business | Malwarebytes and see if that gets rid of it for you.

 

Is the "trojan worm" virus real or just hackers phissing?

Is the "trojan worm" virus real or just hackers phissing? I get this flash post with a voice over warning that my computer is infected and gives an alleged Windows/Microsft phone number. An "Intellius" site check just says that it is a toll free number.

I think that the public should start to hunt these hackers down, and treat them like rabid dogs in the wild.

 

Trojan virus

Suggestion to read:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

Without knowing any details....:

See the helpful links posted by

quietman7 - MVP

here

Copy/paste of above post:

Malware Removal Guides for Windows

• How to Remove Adware from a PC
• How to find and clean malware infections with Emsisoft Emergency Kit
• How to use Emsisoft Anti-Malware to scan and clean malware from your computer
• How to use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan and clean malware from your computer
• How to Remove Toolbars and Adware with AdwCleaner
• How to use Junkware Removal Tool by Malwarebytes
• How to Find and Remove Malware with Windows Defender Offline
• How to use SUPERAntiSpyware to scan and remove malware from your computer
• How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware
• Best Free Trojan Horse Scanning And Removal Software
• How to easily clean an infected computer (Malware Removal Guide)

You can always supplement your anti-virus or get a second opinion by performing an

Online Virus Scan...

ESET is one of the more effective online scanners.

Stubborn Malware Removal Guides for Windows

• How to Use An Antivirus Boot Disc or USB Drive to Ensure Your Computer is
  Clean
• How to create rescue discs to fix an infected computer
• Everything You Need to Know About Linux Live CDs
  
• How to Fix a Windows Infection Using Linux
• How to Scan and Repair an Infected Computer From Outside Windows
• How to remove stubborn malware with Kaspersky Rescue Disk
• 17 Bootable Antivirus for "Your Computer has been locked!" Ransomware

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