How long does a virus take to mess with a computer ?
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05-08-2013, 03:48 AM
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How long does a virus take to mess with a computer ?
I recently downloaded something into my computer, about 5 days ago and last night i was on facebook and everything started messing up. But everything else works fine (it's just facebook) So i asked someone and he said it was definitely a virus. I really need this laptop for college it has all my work and information saved in it Help !
Oh and it's a MacBook, I don't think it makes a difference but incase it does. Ads |
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05-08-2013, 03:52 AM
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To be honest? it starts doing things in the background of your computer almost immediately.
Did a quick check and found a site for MAC AV scanners that is free. http://www.clamxav.com/ (It being a Macbook can absolutely make a difference in diagnosis. You may want to check into where your nearest genius bar is (MAC Support) http://www.apple.com/support/ Ads |
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05-08-2013, 04:01 AM
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untill you clean your pc, delet the source of the virus or .... clean your PC
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05-08-2013, 04:11 AM
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The first objective should be to backup your data to DVD, cd-r or backup drive. Next search google for some anti-virus software compatible with the MAC and run the scans.
Don't have a MAC so can't really recommend an app or walk you through the process. Just run a virus scan, spyware scan and malware scan. Virus impact depends on what triggers it and how it was designed to attack. |
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