Or just use an antivirus such as "Avast" - which I have been using for years.
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KleinesSinchen
All currently supported versions of Microsoft Windows have anti-malware included – even a Windows noob like myself knows this. Neither the internal nor any third-party anti-malware will detect everything and 100% prevent or clean infections with malware.
And… this doesn't have to be malicious.
"Just use antivirus" falls short.
And… this doesn't have to be malicious.
"Just use antivirus" falls short.
SylverReZ
Microsoft Defender Antivirus suffers way worse at detecting malware and gives out many false positives.
Halbour
On Avast..... well idk bout you but Avast is spyware. i'm using Bitdefender.
JuanMena
Have you debloated the shit out of your Windows?
SylverReZ
Yes, I most certainly have when I had upgraded from Windows 10 to 11.
Owenge
Check startup. A scan with ADW cleaner wouldn't hurt.
Disclaimer: My Windows knowledge is stuck in XP era... it might be a little outdated.