Windows 10: Compromised by viruses, how to go about reinstalling windows?

Discus and support Compromised by viruses, how to go about reinstalling windows? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I downloaded a shady torrent out of desperation. I know big mistake. A few days later even after scanning with malwarebytes and hitmanpro (which... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by theridon, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. theridon Win User

    Compromised by viruses, how to go about reinstalling windows?


    I downloaded a shady torrent out of desperation. I know big mistake. A few days later even after scanning with malwarebytes and hitmanpro (which removed a lot of stuff), I got my gmail and paypal hacked. Even after changing my gmail password it got hacked again. I suspect I have a keylogger or something so I'm just gonna reinstall windows to clean everything. I just have a single hard drive.

    Will reinstalling windows on my hard drive get rid of any viruses left? I also have some documents to back up onto a USB (mostly office documents and pictures), if I copy them back onto the new install will it bring back the virus? Thanks.

    :)
     
    theridon, Aug 23, 2018
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  2. 3Colors Win User

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.


    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond Compromised by viruses, how to go about reinstalling windows? :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Aug 23, 2018
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  3. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Aug 23, 2018
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  4. Compromised by viruses, how to go about reinstalling windows?

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    • Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    • Select or click Ease of Access.
    • Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    • Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    • Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    • Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    • In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    • Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    • In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    • In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Aug 23, 2018
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