{"id":310,"date":"2022-01-23T20:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T20:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securedyou.com\/?p=310"},"modified":"2022-01-23T21:58:03","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T21:58:03","slug":"guide-how-to-have-a-100-malware-free-windows-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securedyou.com\/guide-how-to-have-a-100-malware-free-windows-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to have 100% Malware Free Windows 10\/11 (2022 Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft Windows 10<\/strong> is the most popular operating system for desktops and laptops. That is why it is targeted the most for attacks! In this guide<\/strong>, you will learn about how to have a 100% Malware Free Windows 10\/11 PC<\/strong>. Getting a malware infection is pretty dangerous and if you are a business, it could cost you a lot of money. We will share some of the best tips you can find online on staying safe from Malware. You have my word that if you follow this article, you will not encounter such a threat in the future.<\/p>\n

Let’s remove some malware!<\/p>\n

Having a Malware-Free Windows 10\/11 PC – (Best Malware Removal Methods)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Keep everything up-to-date and to the latest version<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make sure all of your programs installed on the system are regularly updated. Not only your software but also your OS needs to be up to date. The benefit to keeping everything to the latest version is that it will have all of its vulnerabilities patched in the newer release. Malware creators always try to exploit vulnerabilities in popular software. This is what leads them to enter your system a weakness!<\/p>\n

Having your apps and operating system up-to-date at all times can also decrease the risk of you being infected. Keep checking if there are any updates and set your PC to update automatically.<\/p>\n

Only use trusted sources when downloading<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Only download from the official websites of the software you want to install. There are many other sites on the web that may offer them, but which can provide you a malware-infected version that can affect your PC! Only use places that are reputable and perform any scan on the software they upload before you can proceed with the installation.<\/p>\n

If you do not feel that a website is not safe and has many of those pop-up ads, fake download buttons then leave that site. Research what software you want and find the official authors’ website. You can use Norton Safe Web<\/a> browser extensions or Web of Trust extensions<\/a> to verify a website’s reputation if it’s good or not.<\/p>\n

Don’t run and install programs that were downloaded from a dodgy website<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We have all seen this pop-up appear whenever we are about to install something. Please do not ever click on ‘Run<\/strong>‘ if you don’t know what program it is and from where you got it.<\/p>\n

Always make sure the file has a digital signature<\/strong> before installing it. Such files that do not have a digital signature and have been downloaded from unknown sources are dangerous and should not be fixed. Just out of curiosity if you want to install it or if a friend has given it to you make sure you:<\/p>\n

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  1. Scan the file with your antivirus program and an on-demand scanner as well.<\/li>\n
  2. Only if you can, try to run it in a sandboxed environment to see if it’s malicious or not.<\/li>\n
  3. Do an online search and see if other people have installed it, read their reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Have an Antivirus and Anti-Malware program Installed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    You also need some security software to keep everything extra secure. Having an Antivirus<\/strong> and an on-demand<\/strong> scanner on your PC gives you an edge over some common computer threats. They provide you an extra layer of security, as nearly all security software scan the URLs before you open the website to check for malware and other viruses.<\/p>\n

    Benefits of having Antivirus and Anti-Malware<\/strong> software on your PC:<\/p>\n