HOW TO GET RID OF MALWARE?

1. Malware Can Corrupt the Operating System

Malware slows down the computer as a the result of adulterated data. Malware can corrupt the critical information within the registry necessary for the computer to function normally. Once the data are corrupted, the computer becomes inefficient. That’s why it is important to get rid of malware immediately.

2. Corrupt Legitimate Files

Programs acting up is the result of corrupted software. As malware attaches itself to a legitimate program to spread in the computer, it also overwrites the
data. If the computer programs start acting strange (e.g. opening and closing automatically), it is a sign of a corrupted software. You have to get rid of
malware that is hiding in the computer.

3. Give a Hacker Access to the Computer

Once installed in the computer, malware gives a hacker access to the computer through a backdoor. This enables the hacker to control the computer, steal
sensitive information, and monitor the victim without being exposed.

4. Render the Computer Unusable

In case a sophisticated type of malware finds it way to your computer, it can lock the whole operating system. You’ll never access it again unless you meet the hacker’s demands. Get rid of malware before it removes your access to the computer.

4 Steps to Get Rid of Malware

Malware infecting the computer is frustrating, but there are ways to get rid of malware. Here are they:

Get Rid of Malware Step No. 1: Disable Malware in Startup

The first step to get rid of malware is disabling it in Startup. This prevents malware from infecting the other devices as certain types of malware can
travel within the network.

1. Click on Start.
2. Type Msconfig.
3. Click on Startup.
4. Uncheck any suspicious file running.
5. Click Apply and OK.

Once disabled, terminate its process in Task Manager. Press Alt+Ctrl+Del, click on Processes, end the process of the same exe file you disabled in Startup. That
should have stopped the malware activities in the computer.

Get Rid of Malware Step No. 2: Delete Temporary Files

Malware pretends as a genuine exe file and it usually hides in the temp folder. Clearing the temporary files is one sure way to get rid of malware.

1. Type %temp% in the Windows search bar.
2. Delete all the files in the Temp Folder.

Those are just temporary data the computer stores to load a program faster.

Get Rid of Malware Step No. 3: Download an Anti Malware Software

Once the temporary files are cleared, download an anti malware software that will take care of the malware trace in the computer. Install a trusted security
software such as Xcitium Advanced Endpoint Protection. You can download it for
free. It is easy to install and use. Just follow the prompts on the computer
to finish the installation.

Get Rid of Malware Step No. 4: Scan the Computer With the Anti Malware

When the anti malware software is installed, run the scanner. It will deeply scan the hard
drive folders and display the threats detected in the computer. Click Remove and Exit, then restart the computer. That should have eliminated malware from
the computer.

The challenge now is to keep the computer free of malware. Never let malware in the computer again by installing an inefficient security software. Malware is
constantly evolving. Some traditional anti malware fail to detect advanced types of malware in the computer. So go for an advanced security software. Choose Xcitium 
Advanced Endpoint Protection.

Why Xcitium Advanced Endpoint Protection?

Xcitium Advanced Endpoint Protection consists of multi-layered defense against malware.

Auto-Containment – one good feature of an advanced anti malware software is its ability to provide real-time protection against malware. The
Auto-Containment has the ability to imitate the hard drive to trick the file it’s contained. So if the file turns out to be malicious, it’s only infected the shadow
copy of the hard drive.

HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) – a security software without a fileless malware defense system is relatively weak. Malware has gone
fileless. Its ability to directly access the computer memory makes it undetectable. Leaving the computer memory defenseless is not an option. That’s why Xcitium
developed HIPS to monitor the computer memory and registry against a fileless malware attack. It ensures that only legitimate software can write script in the
memory.

Xcitium Firewall – to protect the network against inbound and outbound threats, Xcitium Advanced Endpoint Protection is equipped with a packet
filtering firewall. Not only it monitors the data sent to and received by the endpoint devices, it also filters network traffic to prevent malicious activities
within the local network.

Valkyrie – is a cloud-based verdict platform that works alongside Xcitium Antivirus. It provides a verdict in just 40 seconds. A malware that
reaches the computer is detected and blocked in no time.

Malware proliferation is inevitable as cyber criminals continue to take advantage of vulnerable computers. However, taking precaution and installing a trusted
security software can help you get rid of malware permanently.

Download Xcitium Advanced Endpoint Protection here.