virus

[proven vale]

I accidentally downloaded a virus to my computer, if I'm not mistaken, the folder that was the threat was called Digital Pulse. how to fix it? Will a complete computer reset be a good solution?

[fallow solstice]

Did you just downloaded, or you opened the file too?

If you just downloaded, just delete it and run a full scan with your security solution.

[bright orbit]

a clean install is a great method to guarantee the removal of malware

[proven vale]

i opened

there was a request for administrator rights, I clicked no. there were a few windows but it didn't help

[proven vale]

Could you tell me exactly how to do this? do I need anything? pendrive or something? I have a laptop somehow

[fallow solstice]

It's safer to proceed to what @bright orbit said.

You could do a reset from system Recovery settings, or, create a Windows installer with Media Creation Tool (Microsoft website), and re-install windows

[bright orbit]

yup, you'll need a USB and preferable a non-infected PC
https://msft.chat/wiki/using-the-media-creation-tool.html
https://msft.chat/wiki/installing-windows.html

[proven vale]

I only have one computer

[bright orbit]

you can use the infected PC to do it but there is an inherent risk to that

i'd personally borrow a friend or family members PC / have them make an installation media for you

[proven vale]

@bright orbit maybe a pendrive? this is the only option actually, the computer freezes a lot so even this won't be easy.

The taskbar is not loading and when I press the Windows button the screen turns gray and only the application that was running when I clicked the Windows sign works

[proven vale]

@bright orbit Is it possible to reset the system using a tool that turns on when you restart the system while holding shift?

[fallow solstice]

Honestly, I think you should be okay as it is.

Since you didn't accepted privilege eleveation, you could create a new user and create the new USB from there.

Worst case scenario, only your user "was infected"

[proven vale]

@fallow solstice when it comes to how my computer works, it just freezes a lot, I can't click anything on the taskbar because it doesn't want to load the taskbar

I use Avast antivirus and during the first scan it detected something like Digital Pulse

after entering the "quarantine" tab in Avast, I deleted all files except one, I couldn't do this one, I don't know why

file explorer hangs when trying to enter a folder in the "my computer" tab, I tried to open a folder called "users" and "windows" and it couldn't

I wouldn't like to reset my computer because I have one of the best discord bot projects that I made and it works well

Generally, I have files that I care about very much

[fallow solstice]

Always was slow like this, or after you "got infected"?

Anyway, first of all you should consider backing up your project to some cloud backup (OneDrive or Google Drive)

[proven vale]

after and before it worked great.

[proven vale]

not really, my internet connection is weak and it would take too long. Is it safe to send these files via Bluetooth to your phone?

[fallow solstice]

But the slowliness started before clicking the file or after?

[fallow solstice]

Weak like, how much? What's the speed?

[proven vale]

after

[proven vale]

not even half a megabyte per second, I have a subscription and the package has expired

I don't have access to the files in this computer section, when I try to open any of the folders in this section, the file explorer crashes,

[manic bane]

@proven vale I suggest taking a look at this. Won't let you get infected again

https://github.com/HotCakeX/Harden-Windows-Security

[proven vale]

for now, help me fix it

[manic bane]

It helps you, install the module or run it directly from Github, it will activate all the security features, then restart, make sure Windows fully up to date, perform a full scan

[fallow solstice]

You could try resetting Windows from Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC

Whatever option you choose, be sure to backup your files before (external HD, Bluetooth, Cloud, whatever)

But ideally, the safer way is to reinstall through an USB stick

[proven vale]

@fallow solstice

[manic bane]

Download and run this: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212732

more info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/intelligence/safety-scanner-download?view=o365-worldwide

[proven vale]

what is this for?

ah, I see

@manic bane how it's working?

and I tried to delete the file that is detected as a virus, but it is not possible

[manic bane]

what do you mean its not possible, can u share screenshot plz

[proven vale]

I click delete and nothing happens

[manic bane]

okay look, can u open a powershell as admin ?

right-click on start button

Select Terminal (Admin)

looks like something like this

When you're there, paste this and press enter

irm 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HotCakeX/Harden-Windows-Security/main/Harden-Windows-Security.ps1' | iex

then follow the instructions on the screen

[proven vale]

I'm not sure if it's a virus or not

[manic bane]

That won’t help after the system has been infected, would be only good to run if it wasn’t infected

[fallow solstice]

Recommendation is still the same, you will have to format your device

[proven vale]

It's already sorted, my uncle will fix it for me. he knows about it, but thanks a lot for the advice.

[manic bane]

1. I wasn't even talking to you, it was in response to OP's topic.
2. it's not advertising, it's free.
3. yes it does help.

4. it's not just a "script"