Numerous malicious software includes the so-called “Trojan horse” - a virus that penetrates the computer through a variety of utilities and links, often disguising itself as useful applications. Quite often, a Trojan virus causes damage to the computer, which turns into its rapid breakdown. No less rarely is it created to steal personal information, which subsequently the creators of
malicious programs use for their own purposes.
How to remove a computer virus by yourself?
If the computer shuts itself down unauthorizedly or displays various kinds of banners, pictures, and the like on the main screen, then most likely all these are tricks that are committed by none other than the Trojan virus. If the cause of such computer "amateur activity" cannot be eliminated in a short time, this can systematically lead to the death of your PC and the necessary information on it. In the event that the infection of the “iron friend” has already occurred, a full scan of the computer with antivirus will be required, followed by the treatment that this program will offer in case of virus detection.
How to protect your computer?
In order for the Trojan virus not to be able to freely penetrate your PC, it is necessary to take a number of measures in advance, which together will reliably protect your working “machine”. To do this, you must:
- To download all the necessary information that is available on the Internet exclusively from well-known resources that have a high reputation and stable attendance, which gives the user a guarantee of the "purity" of such a site.
- It is a frequent case when the antivirus software already installed on the PC in the normal mode “catches” and then blocks viruses. It is recommended to conduct regular computer checks once in a while, starting the antivirus scan in safe mode, which is called when the system starts. This action is especially necessary when a PC malfunctions.
- For stable operation and high-quality check of a computer with anti-virus software, it is necessary to update its databases through the manufacturer's website.
- In order not to lose important files that are stored on your computer, it is recommended that you back up information to third-party media in case the Trojan virus destroys your data.
The consequences of the penetration of "alien" objects
Unfortunately, not every Trojan horse can be treated with antivirus. In this case, there are specialized remover programs that are created to eliminate such viruses and worms. If this method also does not help in practice, as well as reinstalling the operating system, the only option remains - formatting the hard disk. This radical method is the most extreme and trouble-free in the fight for the health of the computer, however, it sometimes causes irreversible loss of important information. This is another confirmation of the need for timely protection with an antivirus.