Windows 10: I cant tell if I have a virus or not, need help

Discus and support I cant tell if I have a virus or not, need help in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My PC has been running fine for over 2 years now until the past weekend where somehow I think it got a virus and im not sure how because I avoid... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Drake5526, Nov 1, 2018.

  1. Drake5526 Win User

    I cant tell if I have a virus or not, need help


    My PC has been running fine for over 2 years now until the past weekend where somehow I think it got a virus and im not sure how because I avoid sketchy websites and downloads.

    My task manager frequently says disk 100% especially when I run antivirus programs. Also any application I open runs duplicates. Ive had:

    -7 discords

    -3 cortanas

    -Despite having only one tab i get at least 10 chromes everytime I open it

    I also seem to get processes running that arent even open which makes no sense to me either.

    My computer runs a lot slower compared to how it used to as well. None of my antivirus programs have picked up any threats either.

    Ive tried just about everything I can think of to fix this even reinstall Windows to no avail, Microsoft Support does not put my calls through either.

    If anyone can tell me whats going on and help me fix this id be truly greatful, thank you.

    :)
     
    Drake5526, Nov 1, 2018
    #1

  2. help to remote connect

    not sure how to use both programs u 2 suggested, i need more helpful steps thanks
     
    Corduroy_Jr, Nov 1, 2018
    #2
  3. New FF - passwords


    Hi:

    If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

    Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help


    • Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
    • Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

    Thanks,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Nov 1, 2018
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  4. XVI
    xvi Win User

    I cant tell if I have a virus or not, need help

    sound but no video?WTF

    Can you tell us what you're doing? Step by step? What program are you using? Like I say, if you're using VLC, any codecs you install won't help you at all since VLC doesn't actually look outside of its own libraries.

    Just list the steps that you're taking.
     
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