PCWorld: How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC

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Has a malware infection taken your PC hostage? Here's how to clean it out and restore your PC to a pristine state.

By Eric Geier
Nov 15, 2011

Is your computer running slower than usual? Are you getting lots of pop-ups? Have you seen other weird problems crop up? If so, your PC might be infected with a virus, spyware, or other malware--even if you have an antivirus program installed on it. Though other problems, such as hardware issues, can produce similar symptoms, it's best to check for malware if you aren't sure. But you don't necessarily need to call tech support or the geek across the street to scan for malware--I'll show you how to do it yourself.

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