Windows 10: Malware prevents windows reset

Discus and support Malware prevents windows reset in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, I'm communicating from my phone. Recently my pc has come across which I assume to be malware. Everything on my ssd is reset every time I restart my... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by TXOG, Aug 9, 2021.

  1. TXOG Win User

    Malware prevents windows reset


    Hi, I'm communicating from my phone. Recently my pc has come across which I assume to be malware. Everything on my ssd is reset every time I restart my pc. When I create a backup folder the pc crashes. Any application to do with antivirus can't be installed or run. If I manage to start a scan like with windows defender my pc crashes. I cannot boot into safe mode. Resetting windows doesn't work and reboots into windows. I cannot install windows as it says all my drive partitions are gpt. I don't know if it is safe to format my ssd as I am warned that it may delete important things included by

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    TXOG, Aug 9, 2021
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  2. Le Boule Win User

    Malware???

    Any new browser extensions that need to be disabled/removed?



    Did you empty temporary internet files, restart the computer and then run a Quick Scan with Windows Defender?



    You may want to scan with the Emsisoft Emergency Kit How to find and clean malware infections with Emsisoft Emergency Kit | Emsisoft | Security Blog Other
    free scanners that may help with this issue are listed in List
    of Malware Removal Tools




    Is this what you are referring to? Remove "Ads by Chocolate Bar" virus (Removal Guide)
    If so and you cannot resolve the issue, suggest follow all steps on the Malwaretips Guide to include resetting your browsers.

    Reset Internet Explorer to default settings (Step-by-Step Guide)

    Reset Google Chrome to default settings (Complete Guide)

    Reset Mozilla Firefox to default settings (Step-by-Step Guide)

    http://www.howtogeek.com/237527/how-to-reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/

    Regards...



    Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them. | Emsisoft | Security Blog
     
    Le Boule, Aug 9, 2021
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  3. Ṣmeed Win User
    Ṣmeed, Aug 9, 2021
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  4. Le Boule Win User

    Malware prevents windows reset

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