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How to remove a computer virus for free




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"HOW TO REMOVE A COMPUTER VIRUS FOR FREEHow to remove a computer virus for free
Your computer slow, getting pop ups, certain applications do not want to load? Chances are you have been infected with a computer virus. Computer malware can in most cases be removed quite easily with the help of some removal tools. In this how to I will show you how to remove computer viruses for free. Yes you read it correctly, remove computer malware for free, no technical knowledge required.

Download a malware scanner

To detect and remove viruses we need a good malware scanner. Most free malware scanners detect and remove most viruses, although they lack support and more advanced features. In our case all we need is a scanner that will detect and remove computer viruses. 
Point your browser to https://www.malwarebytes.com and download the free version of Malwarebytes for your PC or Mac.
Once the download has completed, proceed to installing the application.

Run a scan with Malwarebytes

Navigate to the "Scan" option on the left and make sure the "Threat Scan" option is selected. Now click on the big blue button "Start Scan"
A scan will run and in the process will look for program updates, do various system scans and eventually display any threats found. Click on the "Quarantine Selected" button to automagically clear out these nasties. You might be prompted to restart your computer after the process has completed.

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