Want to fully scan my pc for everything.

bryan123 · Feb 6, 2022

So i have not scanned my laptop in i would probably at least month and a half for viruses. I only have windows defender. I wanna make sure im not infected with anything including viruses or and spyware and all those bugs out there like ransomware and all for examples. What can i use to scan for full scan of my computer and what scanners should i do besides windows defender? And should i get more security for my computer?

CornishRattler · Feb 6, 2022

Use Defender, the option is there for full scans. Either that or use whatever AV you want

flashh4 · Feb 6, 2022

I would suggest you go to Bleeping Computer Technical Support Forums or over to What the Tech | Your Place for Tech Questions they bth have excellent Malware Specialist and you will get a quick response ! I am a trained Malware Specialist but i can not help you here or over there but they will take good care of you !
Chuck

Haydon · Feb 6, 2022

For DIY, I would suggest to go through the tutorials

Manually Scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to manually scan files, folders, and drives on demand with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses...

www.elevenforum.com

Run Microsoft Defender Offline Scan in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan of your PC in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Offline is an antimalware scanning tool that lets you boot and run a scan from a trusted environment. The scan runs from outside the normal Windows...

www.elevenforum.com

flashh4 · Feb 6, 2022

But i can guarantee that Defender will not do the job the Special tools that the Malware Specialist will use to look into your computer to see if you are infected.
Chuck

Haydon · Feb 6, 2022

You may be right @flashh4 but if the Defender scans (plural) find that it needs help, then it will direct you to use Microsoft Safety Scanner or to some other tool as a follow up.

I also like the fact that Defender scans are cloud assisted, under your own control (you can use it for on-going routine maintenance) and that it is less personal / more anonymous.

No doubt that the 2 websites provide excellent help, I just showed an option which I believe is quite viable too.

Finally, nothing stops the OP from doing both.

flashh4 · Feb 6, 2022

Yes i agree that nothing stops them from doing both and Defender is good for normal scans but here is what i think they will do, have him run Malwarebytes, maybe ckscanner or AdWCleaner and then FRST ! But you still have to have a trained Specialist who knows how to read these logs ! Just my opinion not suggesting anything here !
Chuck

Haydon · Feb 7, 2022

Since the OP does not mention any suspicion of any infection or any slow down of his machine or any erratic behavior of his machine or the like, I don't think that the issue is that bad.

Let him scan his machine, he has Defender, so why not start with that? He could post the results of the Defender scans (plural) and we'll see.

TheMystic · Feb 7, 2022

flashh4 said:
I would suggest you go to Bleeping Computer Technical Support Forums or over to What the Tech | Your Place for Tech Questions they bth have excellent Malware Specialist and you will get a quick response ! I am a trained Malware Specialist but i can not help you here or over there but they will take good care of you !
Chuck

I would STAY AWAY from these 'specialists'.

ThrashZone · Feb 7, 2022

Hi,
Win-10 and now 11 are malware already
Third party malware is doomed lol

Haydon · Feb 7, 2022

Well, I can personally vouch for at least some people on one of the two sites

The other site also has a good reputation

What I am saying is that the OP can start simple, and if he still feels the need, he can get help from the two sites, by all means

Bengie · Feb 21, 2022

CornishRattler said:
Use Defender, the option is there for full scans. Either that or use whatever AV you want

It also allows you to do an 'ofline' scan

flashh4 · Feb 21, 2022

TheMystic I would STAY AWAY from these 'specialists'. Have you ever looked at how many computers these Specialist have cleaned & the results the got ??
Chuck

Porthos · Feb 21, 2022

TheMystic said:
I would STAY AWAY from these 'specialists'.

Those people have gone thru long special training BEFORE they are even allowed to assist in the dedicated malware removal sections.
It is not a free for all dumpster fire that the general help sites are.

flashh4 · Feb 21, 2022

Porthos, you are spot on ! It takes a long time and a lot of dedication to graduate to be a Malware Specialist just ask Brink, it took me 6 months of every day doing logs !
Chuck

tinmar49 · Mar 16, 2022

Do these specialists work for free?

Porthos · Mar 16, 2022

tinmar49 said:
Do these specialists work for free?

On the forums with dedicated malware removal sections, YES, they assist at no charge.

1PW · Mar 16, 2022

FYI

In the most professional malware removal assistance forums, nearly all their experts will have accreditation & qualifications traceable to Unified Network of Instructors and Trusted Eliminators. (UNITE)

Reference: Home - UNITE Against Malware

HTH

WXC · Mar 17, 2022

bryan123 said:
So i have not scanned my laptop in i would probably at least month and a half for viruses. I only have windows defender. I wanna make sure im not infected with anything including viruses or and spyware and all those bugs out there like ransomware and all for examples. What can i use to scan for full scan of my computer and what scanners should i do besides windows defender? And should i get more security for my computer?

Hello, Bryan.

Welcome to ElevenForum.

Sorry I'm late to the party.

Use your Windows Security (aka Defender), to run a 'Full' scan. You can also use it to run an 'Off Line' scan. It's consistently ranked among the best.

If you don't have Malwarebytes installed, get the free version, and run it. it's great for finding and removing malware, spyware, keyloggers and so on.

Malwarebytes Free.

Malwarebytes AdwCleaner, is a good tool, as well. I recommend you try it. You can get the Free edition too.

AdwCleaner Free

Also, a little used tool provided by Microsoft is MSRT. It will find any malicious software, that may have found it's way onto your PC. There is no tutorial on it here at ElevenForum, but there is one on TenForums That should work just the same. I use 'Option One'. Trigger a 'Full' scan. Great tool.

How to run an MSRT scan.

I hope this gives you a few helpful options. Best of luck!

Regards, WXC.

WXC · Mar 17, 2022

@Bryan123,

RE: My last post...

Just a word of caution, if you decide to DL Malwarebyter Free or AdwCleaner Free, although perfectly safe, read carefully when DL'ing. Otherwise 'Browser Guard' or something else may slip past you.

I'm confident it is fine and could be easily removed if one wanted to. But some people, like myself, prefer not to use extensions.

Disclaimer... Meaning no disrespect to Malwarebytes, or their fine support persons.

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