Windows 10: In-place Upgrade for malware suspicion

Hi,


I suspected a malware infection on my Windows 10 laptop. I then proceeded to an in-place upgrade so as to fresh start a Windows 10 install.

Let’s suppose I will now delete old Windows installation files.

With all that be enough to clear any suspicion of threat?


Thanks,

:)

 

In-place upgrade - XP to 10 without losing the apps

Wolfgang, you need at least two steps (Vista & Seven) between XP and 10, the Eight can be bypassed:

• XP can only be in-place upgraded to Vista, not Seven or later
• Vista can be in-place upgraded to Seven but not Eight or later
• Seven can be in-place upgraded to 10
• Ergo: XP to Vista is a must, as well as Vista to Seven but then you can bypass the Eight and jump to 10

 

Malware Detected

If this is what you are seeing suggest you follow all
ofthe steps listed in this removal guide:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-the-requested-resource-is-in-use-error/

Other scanners that may help resolve this malware issue are listed in
List of Malware Removal Tools

Regards…

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Troubleshoot Windows updates after an in place upgrade repair

Multiple troubleshooting steps had failed to fix net framework, scannow, and restorehealth problems.
And multiple in place upgrades failed.

Modifications were made on each in place upgrade.
The last one fixed the net framework, scannow, and restorehealth problems.

The computer is functioning normally now except for these 5 Windows updates.

Had the in place upgrade failed I was planning to custom install.
This requires reinstallation of drivers and applications.

With the last in place working I was considering another in place upgrade repair.

What repair methods are you suggesting that were not already performed after the last in place upgrade repair?