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How To Remove Harmfull Files Step 1. BackUp! It is important to back up your system. Manually deleting files on your computer can be risky. If the wrong file is deleted, then you could lose important data and damage your computer. Setting a System Restore point allows you to revert back to recover lost files. To set a System Restore point, go to Start menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete the process. Step 2. Locate the malicious file(s). Use Windows Search Tool to locate the associated malicious file provided you know the name of it. Windows Search Tool is able to give you the exact file path.
Step 3. Delete the malicious file(s). In rare cases the harmful file process is running on your system. Before you are able to delete a running process, you must end it. To avoid this situation, it is recommended that you reboot your system into Windows Safe Mode. Safe Mode prevents programs from automatically loading at startup.
If you experience issues after attempting manual removal of a malicious file, then you may download SpyHunter’s spyware scanner to automatically detect the infected file.
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