Windows 10: How to detect malware in laptop?

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  1. VESPER-SAN
    vesper-san Win User

    How to detect malware in laptop?


    Hi, I need help. I must've downloaded something accidentally on my laptop and caused a malware to be downloaded. I thought I deleted it already using windows security defense and malwarebytes, but it seems that the malware is still stealing my data. For example, all my emails that are logged in that laptop is slowly being hacked I've become quick at changing the passwords and logging everyone out but it's getting tiring they even logged in my Spotify, why? Any help on finding it? I'm desperate and scared, some of these emails are really important.

    :)
     
    vesper-san, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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  2. LE BOULE
    Le Boule Win User
    Le Boule, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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  3. RAM93
    ram93 Win User
    Any further steps indicated for these detected malware?

    Laptop hangs unexpectedly


    Ref is made to above thread wherein zbook asks for Any further steps indicated for these detected malware?

    Await Yours,
     
    ram93, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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  4. SAYAN_GHOSH
    Sayan_Ghosh Win User

    How to detect malware in laptop?

    Windows Defender notification of malware detection

    Hello,

    Thank you for keeping us posted and we appreciate your continued patience on this issue.

    At this point, I suggest you to update the Windows Defender program and check if it helps.

    To check for new Windows Defender definitions manually:

    • Open Windows Defender.
    • Click the arrow next to the Help button, and then click Check for updates. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    Also, check if the detection is of the same malware file or not. Again, see if it is any specific program or a file you try to access which triggers the detection.

    Additionally, view the log in Event Viewer to check if the malware is removed every time it is prompted.

    To open the Event Viewer. To do so, follow the below steps.
    • Go to the Control Panel and choose to click on the
      Administrative Tools icon.
    • The above action will open up a new window of the Administrative Tools where you will see the
      Event Viewer.
    You can view Windows Defender "Operational" events in Event Viewer under Applications and Services Logs -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Windows Defender.

    Kindly keep us posted, for us to be able to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Jun 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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