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Your laptop could have a virus without you even knowing it—unless, of course, you know the symptoms. While computer viruses aren’t all alike, many tend to have the same effect on devices. Computer repair experts recommend familiarizing yourself with these signs, as even the most frequently updated antivirus programs don’t won’t recognize everything.

Don’t let that scare you, though; just call up your local computer service if you’re concerned about one or more of the following signs:

  • Mysterious File Appearances & Disappearances: Many viruses delete important system files or create new ones. If you see files on your computer that don’t make any sense, run an antivirus scan. A virus or malware will likely be the culprit.

  • computer repairSlow Processing: Don’t confuse this with having low internet bandwidth or outdated hardware, but if your computer seems unreasonably slow, consider scanning it with antivirus software. Double-check your local internet speed, too. First, test the speed from the device in question. Then, computer repair experts recommend powering off the device and testing your internet speed from a different one. If there is a significant difference between the two and you’ve ruled out any large file transfers, such as torrent downloads, then malware or other malicious software may have infected your computer.

  • Constant Error Messages: Have you been receiving strange pop-up notifications? First, make sure they’re legitimate error messages coming from your actual computer—not internet spam. If they’re legitimate errors, search their exact text. If you find forum messages from people complaining about the same ones, charitable experts may have responded, explaining how to remove or at least identify a virus.

 

If you need computer repair services, including virus removal, in Fairbanks, AK, ComputerWerks can help. Since 1999, they’ve been committed to staying on the cutting edge of technology and will continue to do so. For an estimate, give them a call at (907) 451-4888. More information about their computer sales and services is available online.

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