How to check the computer for viruses

In modern realities, the computer is very rarely fully isolated from third-party sources of information by the device. This is access to the Internet, and connect various kinds of removable drives.

The result of such interaction can be infection with viruses - pest programs that violate the correct operation of the device, the files stored on the computer damage. Antiviruses are provided to eliminate such "enemies" - software products that are successfully found and deleted (or transfer to quarantine) viruses. Regular verification of techniques with antivirus programs will provide stable and correct operation of the computer. How to produce it?

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How to check the computer for viruses - General recommendations

Depending on the personal wishes of the user and the technical capabilities of the device, checking the computer for viruses can be made in several ways:

Install free or paid antivirus, which will constantly work and will not allow "infection" by viruses. Minus - the working antivirus slightly reduces the speed of the computer, which is especially noticeable on devices with "weak iron".
Use attending utilities. These programs do not work on a regular basis, and used by the user to periodically monitor the status of the computer for viruses.
Carrying out free online check. A convenient way to diagnose the device, which requires only access to the Internet. Minus - You can only check the sample files, the full diagnostics of the computer will not be able to do.

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How to check a computer for viruses - Software Review

A variety of antivirus programs can be divided into several categories.

Hanging utilities

Among the popular attending utilities that will conduct a high-quality check and, if necessary, clean the device, allocate:

Kaspersky Security Scan.. You can find the product at http://www.kaspersky.ru/free-virus-scan. Using cloud technology to reduce the time checking technique. During diagnostics no conflict in operating Antivirus (if any). Following the results of the diagnostic program does not remove the threat, but merely reports them. Further removal of the user performs.

Web CureIt!. Download the utility, you can link https://free.drweb.ru/cureit/how_it_works. Squeezes "Download." Next, choose the option to consent to the sending of statistics. After - accept the terms and presses "Start Scan". If you do not want to make a complete diagnosis, but only want to check out some of the files - click on the button "Select objects to scan" and mark you are interested in catalogs. The test results will be visible in the diagnosis, evaluate them, you can not wait for the end of the whole test.

To diagnose and treat your computer you need to download the utility and then run it.

Online scanners

Such checking device is the most popular method of diagnosis. For its implementation, use online scanners:

BitDefender QuickScan can be found at http://quickscan.bitdefender.com/ and click «Scan now» button. Further expansion will be installed to access the files on the system and start checking. Scan duration - 2-3 minutes.

HouseCall - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ru/. It is especially effective in the diagnosis of spyware. Select Bit 32 or 64 and presses «Scan now».

ESET NOD32 Online Scanner. Please visit https://www.esetnod32.ru/home/products/online-scanner/ and click "Start". If you do not want to download additional files from the developer to work with the scanner, use the Internet Explorer browser. Utility can be used as a full-fledged antivirus. To do this, select the option "Download Trial."