How to remove or quarantine viruses from my PC - Quick and easy

What is a computer virus?

A computer virus is a malicious software affecting operation general computer, these are filtered without the user's permission. Moreover, they are very dangerous, as through these the virus creators try to somehow enter your PC. With that in mind, we will provide you below the steps to get rid of a virus on your PC in an easy and practical way.

Solutions to remove a virus from your computer

Computer viruses escape the eyes of users, since filter into hidden files on your PC, we show you what you should do.

• Protect your PC with a good antivirus.

1. Go to your default or favorite browser first.
2. In the search engine enter the name of the antivirus such as Avast, AVG Antivirus, Kaspersky Internet Security. These are the most used in many PCs around the world.
3. After selecting the one you want, the official page will open where they offer you the free and Premium download.
4. After checking the box "Download", wait for it to download.
5. After downloading, open the file and agree to the terms and use of the product.
6. Later you can open it and start using the functions it has for your computer.

• Disconnect from the Internet

This aspect is important, since many viruses do they protect by having an internet connection, so when you decide to do so, disconnect from the internet.

• Restart your computer in safe mode.

1. The computer must first be turned off and then on again.
2. When you see the screen light up, press the F8 key so that it takes you to a menu called "Advanced Startup Options".
3. Press the «Safe Mode with Networking» option.
4. Stay disconnected from the internet by considering the above solution.

Two more ways to clean your computer

Here are two simple and practical ways to keep your computer safe from virus.

• Delete temporary files.

1. Go to the "Start" window of your computer in the lower left corner.
2. And select the option "All apps".
3. After opening a series of windows, it will select the folder called "Administrative Tools".
4. Enter the "Disk Cleanup" option.
5. You will get a small window which in turn will have a small box with files that can be deleted, you will look for the one that says "Temporary files".
6. Choose the previous option and hit the button that says "Clean system files".

• Eliminate the virus or quarantine it.

1. With the downloaded antivirus you can perform the delete or quarantine action, you just need to do the following steps.
2. Open the antivirus you have on your PC.
3. This gives you the ability to press "Team analysis".
4. After the analysis carried out by the antivirus, it will indicate the actions to be taken.
5. If the antivirus detects a computer virus, it will indicate the actions you can take, such as "Delete", put it in "Quarantine" or "Allow". You will choose one of the first two.
6. Restart your computer after scanning to make changes.

Other alternatives to protect your PC from viruses

• Change the keys or passwords on your PC.

To protect your operating system, we recommend that you change all the passwords of your accounts and pages in so that no malware enters. If you are using the Windows operating system, use the account protection option in the integrated technical support under «Settings».

• Update your software, browser and operating system.

Depending on the operating system used, it always carries a security system with it, but these require system updates. It is also important to update the browser you use, as it offers better internet security services from time to time.