Windows Vista Virus Removal Instructions

Is your Microsoft Windows computer not acting the way it should?  Do you think you might have a Virus or something related?  You are probably in need of Windows Vista virus removal instructions.  Microsoft Windows Vista has not been out that long, maybe 2 years max, but enough people have it where we think its vital to know how to deal with problems when you get them on your home computer.


Here are dirctions for removing viruses and spyware alike from your home computer, whether you might have a laptop or desktop pc.  Remember these directions assume you have a basic understanding of your computer system and how to navigate around to its general components.


1 - Disable System Restore In Control Panel

Find the start menu icon and then navigate to the control panel.  From there go to backup and restore center which is easy to find because the control pane is in alphabetical order.  Now click on create a restore point or change settings.  You should see a system properties window come up.  Take away the check boxes next to the hard drive your Windows Vista operating system is on, it's usually C:.  The last protection window will open, and click turn off system restore here.


2- Install AVG Antivirus Software


Before installing anything you want to remove any other installations of antivirus software.  So go into the control panel and then programs and remove any that you might have.  From here you need to either download AVG Antivirus, the award winning antivirus program, or download it from another computer (with the updates).  Do that if your current computer does not have internet access.


Install AVG on your PC that is in need of Windows Vista virus removal, but remember to update the program before doing a full scan.  Update via the internet if you have a connection or via the disk you downloaded the program and updates to.  After the scan is done doing a full scan, make sure you heal, remove, or quarantine any infections.  Also remove any warnings in that column there.

3 - Restart Your Home Computer


Hit the restart button on your pc and this time go into safe mode by pressing f8 (on most computers) when the computer is booting up.  This time do another full scan to make sure everything was removed, this is important to do so don't forget.

4 - Re Enable System Restore From Earlier


Start button then go to the control panel and back into backup and restore center.  Create a restore point or change settings button now.  Click on system properties window now.  Mark the boxes which indicate your hard drive with your Windows Vista on it.  We are nearing the completion of our Windows Vista virus removal instructions so stay with it, just a few steps left.


5 - Enable and use Windows Vista automatic updates


In the control panel then automatic updates, make sure they are enabled and to check for updates right there.  Install all critical updates and required components, this is a must do not skip this step.


Finally, restart your home computer one last time.  If you feel your computer is not back to normal and things appear to not function correctly, seek out a professional or a more experienced friend.  If everything seems to be ok then make sure your AVG antivirus is set to do daily scans at a certain time so that you are protected in the future.  And come back and read more about Windows Vista Virus Removal Instructions.