Windows Vista Virus Removal Instructions

Is your Microsoft Windows computer not acting as it should? Think you might have a virus or something similar? You probably need Windows Vista virus removal instructions. Microsoft Windows Vista has not been out so long, maybe two years max, but enough people have it where we think it imperative to know how to handle problems when you get them on your home computer.

Here are instructions for removing viruses and spyware, both from your home computer, whether you may have a laptop or desktop PC. Remember these directions assume you have a basic understanding of your computer and how to navigate to its general components.

1 - Disable System Restore in Control

Find the start menu icon and then navigate to the Control Panel. From there it goes to backup and Restore Center, which is easy to find because the control window is in alphabetical order. Now click on create a restore point or change settings. You should see the system properties window comes up. Take away the boxes next to hard drive Windows Vista operating system is on, it is usually C:. The last protection window open, and then turn off system restore here.

2 - Install AVG Antivirus Software

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

Install AVG on your PC, there is a need for Windows Vista virus removal, but remember to update the program before doing a full scan. Update via Internet if you have a connection or via disk you have downloaded the program and updates. When the scan is finished doing a full scan, make sure you heal, delete or quarantine any infections. Also remove all warnings in this column there.

3 - Reboot 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, it is important to do so do not forget the.

4 - Re Enable System Restore from previous

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

5 - Enable and use Windows Vista Automatic Updates

The panel then automatic updates, make sure that they are activated and to check for updates right there. Install all critical updates and necessary components, this is a must not skip this step.

Finally, reboot your home computer one last time. If you feel your computer is not back to normal and things seem not to work correctly, consult a professional or a more experienced friend. If everything seems to be ok so make sure your AVG antivirus is set to do daily scans at a given time, so you're protected in the future. And come back and read more about Windows Vista virus removal instructions.