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Should I hard reset my laptop after it got infected by virus?

N L 0 Reputation points
2025-02-05T10:11:14.3733333+00:00

Hello. Yesterday i clicked link that was on Google and got my laptop infected by virus. I checked by 3 antiviruses if it really got infected and they found 10 suspicious files. I deleted all of them and then checked my laptop by windows defender. It found trojan horse and deleted it. Now my question is should I hard reset my laptop, or windows defender completely removed my problem?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-06T07:07:51.4633333+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    A hard reset can be an effective way to remove most viruses and malware from your system. A hard reset typically erases all data on your hard drive, including the operating system, applications, and personal files, and reinstalls the original operating system. Before performing a hard reset, make sure to back up any important data, as the reset will erase everything on your laptop.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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  2. Sumit 1,246 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-02-06T02:54:56.6966667+00:00

    Hi NL,

    No need to fully format Windows. I personally use Malwarebytes free scan to ensure the system is Malware free.

    https://malwarebytes.com

    If it comes clear, the device is good to go!

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