Windows 10: How to factory reset a computer due to ransomware

Discus and support How to factory reset a computer due to ransomware in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My mom has been good with her laptop until suddenly she was not. She was reading an article and something popped up saying the laptop had a problem and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AliciaHinBoise, Feb 29, 2024.

  1. How to factory reset a computer due to ransomware


    My mom has been good with her laptop until suddenly she was not. She was reading an article and something popped up saying the laptop had a problem and she needed to contact Microsoft, and it gave a number to call. She called "Microsoft", and they remoted into her computer. She logged on to her bank while they watched. Then they "couldn't fix it and needed to log into her phone" so she downloaded an app they recommended, and logged into her Android phone. Well darn it, they couldn't fix it so they said she needed to take her computer to Walmart or Walgreens and give them a call back. I'm

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    AliciaHinBoise, Feb 29, 2024
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  2. How do I reset Edge when get ransomware?

    What do you mean by "when get ransomware"?

    It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
    Suggestions for asking a question on help forums


    Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

    Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
    https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php


    and read/follow this guide:
    How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide


    Also: See the pinned threads here:
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/


    Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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    For resetting of Edge see:

     
    Jsssssssss, Feb 29, 2024
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  4. How to factory reset a computer due to ransomware

    I have been infected with Ransomware

    Oh.

    I see that a Community Moderator converted your thread from a Discussion to a Question.

    Do you have a question?

    It is not quite clear (to me at least) why you've created this thread....

    In case that you do indeed have a problem with ransomware:

    It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
    Suggestions for asking a question on help forums


    Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

    Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
    https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php


    and read/follow this guide:
    How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide


    Also: See the pinned threads here:
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/


    Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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    Also suggestion to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, Feb 29, 2024
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