10 Signs to Know if the Computer is Infected With Viruses

Your computer is no longer the same? Do you have other performance problems and unknown messages appear?

These, surely, are the signs of an infection from the endless threats present when browsing the Internet.

In addition to an antivirus, it is necessary to have knowledge of the symptoms that malware causes on the computer to identify problems and react more quickly, avoiding greater evils.

There are certain behaviors that computers that were infected usually have, these are:

1- The Computer "Speaks".

There are various types of pop-ups, messages, and communications that report infections and lack of protection. If this type of message appears, it is because there must be spyware on the PC or it has been infected by a fake antivirus (also called “Rogueware”).

2- Slowness.

Slowness on a computer can be compelled by many things, including virus infection. Virtual threats (viruses, worms, Trojans, etc ...) execute tasks that consume many resources, causing the system to run slower than usual.

3- The Applications Do Not Start.

When one or more applications do not respond or programs stop working, it is clear that something is not working correctly. There is certain malware that directly attacks certain applications or programs, preventing them from running correctly.

4- The Internet Does Not Connect or is Slow.

Loss of connection to the Internet is another typical symptom of infection, although it can also be a problem with the server, modem, or router. When the connection slows down, chances are high that malware is connecting a URL or opening separate connection sessions, reducing your available bandwidth, or making use of the Internet virtually impossible.

5- When There is an Internet Connection, Windows Are Opened or the Browser Opens Unsolicited Pages.

This is another very common sign of infection. Many threats are designed to redirect to certain websites against the will of the user. These pages can be imitations of legal pages to try to deceive.

6- The Personal Files Disappeared.

This type of situation is worrying. There are still some threats strived at erasing or encrypting information, transferring documents from one place to another.

7- The Antivirus Vanishes and the Firewall is Deactivated.

Another usual characteristic of many threats is to disable the installed security systems (antivirus, firewall, etc.). If a program is uninstalled it may mean a specific software failure, but when all security components are disabled, the system is infected.

8- Change the Language.

If the language of certain applications and programs changes, or the screen is moving, or desktop shortcuts disappear, the system may be infected.

9- The File Library (to Run Programs, Games, Etc ...) Disappears.

If this happens, it is more than an indication that the computer is infected, but it can also be caused by the incomplete or incorrect installation of some programs.

10- The Computer Got Mad.

If the computer begins to act on its own, send e-mails, open Internet sessions, and applications without requests, it is a sign that it is infected with some malware.

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