Windows 10: Would Window Defender Remove Malware or I should Install another one?

Hi!

Today my website is attached by malware and some files are corrupted now. Also some data of mywebsiteis under attack. I have scanned the computer but no results. I have windows defender, Would this one remove the virus or I should Install another one? And also suggest me how can I retrieve my files?

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Malware removal


Understood, OldMike. I will keep your suggestion in mind. I always appreciate suggestions from those who know more than I do. I think the Malware did do more than one scan, because I had to approve removal of what it found twice. I don't see Windows Defender on the list of programs. I think it was on there before they redid the software. Pluto TV also disappeared.

 

Get message Defender is removing Malware.

Sounds like the malware detections may be in a browser.

Can you give us the complete name/file path of the malware (as it appears under quarantine or on the list of detected items)?

Have you emptied temporary internet files and rebooted the computer? Then do a manual update of WD followed by a Quick Scan.

Any new browser extensions that need to be disabled?

Try this free scanner:
http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/06/09/how-to-find-and-clean-malware-infections-with-emsisoft-emergency-kit/

If the detections continue see the following free removal guide from Malwaretips.com:
How to remove malware from Windows (Virus Removal Guide)

To remove malware from Windows, follow these steps:

STEP 1: Scan your computer with Kasperskty TDSSkiller

STEP 2: Scan your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

STEP 3: Stop the malicious process with Rkill

STEP 4: Double-check for malware with HitmanPro

STEP 5: Scan your computer with AdwCleaner

(OPTIONAL) STEP 6: Scan your computer with Zemana AntiMalware

(OPTIONAL) STEP 7: Reset your browser to default settings

Regards…

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Windows Defender was permanently disabled by a malware

Hi Robbie,

You would have to remove the malware first before you can turn on the Windows Defender again. You can use the

Malicious Software Removal Tool to eliminate the malware that entered your PC. Once you have removed it, you can turn Windows Defender on. You can refer to the below steps to turn on the Windows Defender:

• Select the Start button.
• Click Settings, then select Update & Security.
• Click Turn on Windows Defender.

To know more on how to protect your PC with Windows Defender, refer to this
link.

Let us know how it goes.