Windows 10: can a laptop be restored after a hack?

Discus and support can a laptop be restored after a hack? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; i have been hacked and now all of my files are gone and my laptop has no way to function, i have tried to restore it but it didn't work.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by markeetaburns, Jul 11, 2021.

  1. can a laptop be restored after a hack?


    i have been hacked and now all of my files are gone and my laptop has no way to function, i have tried to restore it but it didn't work.

    :)
     
    markeetaburns, Jul 11, 2021
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  2. n-ster Win User
    n-ster, Jul 11, 2021
    #2
  3. R.Mike Win User
    Email Hacked

    Hello Greg

    thank you for your response and the great information you provided.

    I use two step authentication for my email account and all important web sites. I also use the full version of Malwarebytes to protect my computer.

    But I will do the scans you suggested AdwCleaner and Limewire.com and let you know the results.

    I am worried though that the webcam installed on my laptop could have been hacked. I never use it and forgot about it, so never disabled it.

    Any suggestions as to find if it was actually hacked?

    thank you

    mike
     
    R.Mike, Jul 11, 2021
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  4. topgundcp Win User

    can a laptop be restored after a hack?

    Restoring Windows 10 Image using Macrium Reflect


    In addition to the above. Here's my suggestion in step by step.
    I assume you have Macrium Installed in your current HD and already made a backup copy.
    1. Connect your new HD via USB port and boot up.
    2. Run Macrium, click on Restore tab then select the Backup Image that you made to restore
    3. click on "select a different target disk" then select your new HD as destination

      can a laptop be restored after a hack? [​IMG]
    4. Proceed to restore then Shutdown and disconnect the old HD and replace with the new HD
    5. Boot up with your new HD.
     
    topgundcp, Jul 11, 2021
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