How to remove a computer Virus using antivirus software

Computer virus can damage your computer files if you do not remove them. You can easily get a computer virus when you download or open an item that has been infected with a virus. For example, email attachments from unknown people usually contain viruses. These are the steps you can take to protect your computer files when you are faced with a computer virus.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Antivirus software

1. Step 1

   As soon as you notice that your computer has a virus, disconnect it from the internet and any network you are in so that the virus does not affect other computers in the same network

2. Step 2

   Open your antivirus software and run it until it finishes the virus scan. It can take several hours to run completely. Do not close the program until it has finished removing the virus. If you do not have a antivirus software, purchase one and install it on the computer

3. Step 3

   Once your computer finishes running the antivirus program, reconnect to the internet. Update your antivirus software. Sometimes the software's become outdated and they may not be able to detect viruses well.