Infected PC by a virus is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.
Infected PC by a virus is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.
Launch Registry Editor, then it shut down in a fraction of a millisecond.
Ensure you have backups ready, then proceed to the Windows Recovery Environment for a clean installation or restore using a restore point.
I’d consider a clean installation right away. If it’s compromised, a fresh setup is the best choice. For a broken Windows, a fresh install is still advisable.
Additionally, if you manage to boot into Safe Mode, you might be able to recover your files. However, the suggestion from @Poinkachu to perform a clean install seems to be the most effective approach. If your device has been linked to the internet, the infection could have moved to another machine via the network. Consider running antivirus scans on other devices just as a precaution.
Your PC with a DVD drive offers a good chance to clean a virus. Obtain an empty DVD, flash another Linux system on it using a different machine not on the same network (the virus can’t run there). Insert the DVD into your PC’s drive, boot from it, format the disk, restart into the Linux setup. Once installed, launch a Windows installer to restore your operating system. The only risk remains if the virus alters your firmware. Be very cautious. Good luck!
This seems more like a broken Windows issue rather than a virus. The best fix would be to reinstall Windows from a fresh installation media USB, preferably from another computer. I believe it isn<|pad|>, because malware generally aims to steal data instead of just causing damage. Malware usually tries to remain unnoticed and observe your activities, or it may openly warn you of infection and demand payment for a fix. Malware that breaks systems would be poor at gathering information since infected machines are less likely to provide useful data. Of course, some malware does disrupt systems, like corrupting Windows updates, but such cases are rare.