Windows 10: Am I being Paranoid of Virus?

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  1. SIMON HARWOOD 52
    Simon Harwood 52 Win User

    Am I being Paranoid of Virus?


    I downloaded an item with an exe file a few hours ago. When I, stupidly, tried to open it, it got defended and deleted the file. I deleted the entire folder, as well as wiped the trash can. I also ran a scan with avg, malwarebytes, and a quick windows defender scan. Should I still be worried. I haven't experienced any signs of a virus, and my browser still seems fine. Should I wait and see. I have a lot of sensitive data and passwords on it, and it would be devastating to lose it. What should I do?

    :)
     
    Simon Harwood 52, Apr 4, 2021
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  2. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User

    Clean the Virus

    Hi,

    Virus infection usually happens on a computer when it is exposed to an infected website or removable devices. For us to help you clean the malware on your device, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • Which build and version of Windows are you using?
    • Did you encounter any error messages related to having a virus infection on your device?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    In the meantime, we suggest running any available antivirus software on your PC. It would be very helpful to us if you could also provide the result of the antivirus scan process.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Apr 4, 2021
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    Jsssssssss Win User
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  4. BRUCE HAGEN
    Bruce Hagen Win User

    Am I being Paranoid of Virus?

    Bruce Hagen, Apr 4, 2021
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