Windows 10: Does factory resetting windows 10 remove malware?

Discus and support Does factory resetting windows 10 remove malware? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I might have gotten some malware on my 1month old pc. I have tried using malwarebytes and windows defender to scan for any viruses but both came up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Haveabowl, Apr 9, 2021.

  1. Does factory resetting windows 10 remove malware?


    I might have gotten some malware on my 1month old pc. I have tried using malwarebytes and windows defender to scan for any viruses but both came up negative. However, since both were free software I was still skeptical. I was extremely paranoid because I might have just gave my brand new pc a virus so i resorted to factory reseting the pc itself. Does this remove the malware 100%?

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    /u/Haveabowl, Apr 9, 2021
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  2. Can a factory reset remove a key Logger?

    Yes, a Factory Reset removing everything from the hard drive would remove everything including malware.

    However, I suggest doing a clean install as it is more superior than a Factory Reset:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, Apr 9, 2021
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  3. Best way to remove problem Malware

    Hi There,

    I am trying to remove a bundle of Malware without success.

    There is a bundle of listed programs which I try to uninstall through the typical Control Panel effort, but they remain listed there:

    Buenosearch Toolbar
    MyPC Backup
    PC Performer
    Speed Test 127
    UnknownFile

    I was looking at this weblink which provides a 5 step process for Buenosearch alone:
    Remove Bueno Search (Removal Guide)

    Not sure how much certain guides can be trusted. One of the first things I read was to download Revo Uninstaller, and I've not heard of it so I'm not sure if it's trustworthy..........
     
    radioraheem, Apr 9, 2021
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  4. Amadeus51 Win User

    Does factory resetting windows 10 remove malware?

    Malware removal


    Understood, OldMike. I will keep your suggestion in mind. I always appreciate suggestions from those who know more than I do. I think the Malware did do more than one scan, because I had to approve removal of what it found twice. I don't see Windows Defender on the list of programs. I think it was on there before they redid the software. Pluto TV also disappeared.
     
    Amadeus51, Apr 9, 2021
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