Magic trick! How to remove virus from laptop without antivirus

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Antivirus software is not cheap. And with the need to constantly update it, the expenditure behind an antivirus never stops. So, it is not really surprising when many people do not opt for these softwares at all. But a personal computer (PC) or a laptop without antivirus software is considered an easy target for viruses. And when, eventually, a virus does strike the device, is all hope gone? Or can the user still protect the device and remove laptop virus? To put everyone’s mind at ease, just know that yes, you can still remove virus from your computer even if you do not have antivirus software. So, read on to find out how to remove laptop virus.

Viruses can be hard to detect when they sneak into your device, but once they reach the target they wreak havoc with the programming leaving the computer virtually useless. Some classic signs include unrecognized programs launching on their own, slowing down of the device and random pop-up messages. If you have experienced any or all of these symptoms on your laptop or PC, then unfortunately, you do have a virus infestation on your device. But do not worry, follow these steps to easily remove laptop virus.

The first step towards removing a virus is identifying and stopping it from further infecting your device. To do that, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and open the task manager. Then, go to ‘Processes’ and check for any unfamiliar programs running. To confirm if it is a virus, search online. Once confirmed, highlight it and press ‘End Process’ to stop it. Then, follow the following steps to remove it entirely.