How do I know for sure that my computer's operating system runs on virtual machines instead of real hardware?
How do I know for sure that my computer's operating system runs on virtual machines instead of real hardware?
It doesn't work. I tried many times by changing the system settings, restarting my computer, and formatting the disk completely. Even when I flashed the BIOS, nothing changed. The malware is still there. I think it's a special program that runs inside another computer (a virtual machine) or hides itself like BlackLotus or Vitriol. Maybe it's not real code on the hard drive after all.
Are you saying this about your own computer, or did someone at work give it to you?
Yes, that is the original system. It came with a new product at Megastore (Mediaworld). Also, when someone installed Windows 11 for me recently, they said they used an original W11 installation. I don't see any text on the screen telling me it's a trial copy or something similar.
Since removing malware from a computer is almost impossible, can resetting the system to factory settings via a USB drive fix this problem? I don't know if these kind of resets are safe because they might still have rootkits or bootkits. But if they can work like that, I'll try it. Based on the link you gave me, I have two choices: downloading the reset software myself, or buying the USB drives from them to do the factory reset for my laptop.
Here is how to clean install Windows 11: follow these steps carefully. Open a link to see the guide. Click on "Media Creation Tool." Once you finish setting up your installation, make sure to erase every existing partition before letting Windows set everything up automatically for you.
Op mentioned a new Lenovo Legion 5 back at the beginning of this week.