Windows 10: Possible infection of pc

Discus and support Possible infection of pc in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Having ended a scam telephone call from 'Microsoft', the next time I turned on my pc I saw (very briefly) a black window in the middle of the screen,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by DenisHands, Dec 4, 2018.

  1. Possible infection of pc


    Having ended a scam telephone call from 'Microsoft', the next time I turned on my pc I saw (very briefly) a black window in the middle of the screen, with what appeared to me to be programming language typed on it. Of course, this might be a coincidence. Any opinions or advice would be most welcome. Thanks.

    :)
     
    DenisHands, Dec 4, 2018
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  2. bruinator Win User

    steps taken for infected Pc's.


    I was hoping someone could give me a list of step by step instructions you use as a guide to clean virus, malware...etc. so I can keep my PC clean if it gets infected.

    thx
     
    bruinator, Dec 4, 2018
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  3. steps taken for infected Pc's.


    Hi:

    There is no one set of "boilerplate", "cookbook" or standard steps.
    Each computer is unique.
    Each malware infection is unique.
    Proper diagnosis, cleanup and repair depends on the particular infection and the system that is infected.
    The process can be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring the use of multiple powerful tools, in the proper sequence.
    Many of them can actually damage the system if deployed improperly by untrained computer users.

    Bottom line:
    Malware cleanup is best done with *customized* support provided by trained individuals who know what tools to use and how to use them.

    There are a few folks with such expertise here at this forum (I am not one of them).
    And there are a number of reputable computer disinfection fora where trained malware removal experts provide free, custom assistance.

    Cheers,
     
    MoxieMomma, Dec 4, 2018
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  4. Beep01 Win User

    Possible infection of pc

    Possible infected PC

    Andre;

    looks like, after I followed your last instructions, My PC seems to be coming around OK. After I did a complete Scan with "Malwarebytes" a report was generated, there was 90 items listed. Following is the items that appeared.

    61 of the items said "PUP.OPTIONAL.ASK. GENERIC"

    39 of the items said "PUP.OPTIONAL.REIMAGE"



    Should I just Quarantine or delete these items ? by this process do you believe that this might help with my original problem ?. Are the above items detrimental to my PC ?.

    Every other function that I completed, on your instructions list, seem to be checking out with NO errors or indications of infections.

    I thank you very much for your assist.

    I am sending you 5 Kudos. My problem is solved.

    Thanks Again
     
    Beep01, Dec 4, 2018
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