1. Random Popup Windows
If you are not using your computer but it is turned on and random ads popup on your screen . Or if random messages popup in internet browser when your not even using your computer.
2. If Your Internet Browser Startup Page Has Changed
If your browser homepage has randomly changed you have idea how or why it could be malware. For example if had your browser set to open up www.google.com but when you open your browser it goes to www.somerandomwebsite.com
3. If You Are Redirected To Websites You Did Not Intend To Visit.
Example when you type in www.google.com are you actually sent to some other website? If so you are probably infected with malware.
4. You Get A Popup Window You Can Not Seem To Close No Matter What You Do.
If you get a popup window that you can not close and the only way to get rid of it is to restart your computer you are infected.
5. Strange Toolbars Appear In Your Internet Browser And You Have No Idea How They Got There.
Here is an example of this. If this looks similar to your internet browser. You are infected with malware. NOTE: The toolbars in this image are not all malware but if you have even half the amount of toolbars you see in this image there is a problem with your computer and your browser probably does not function correctly.
6. Your Computer Is Not Running As Fast As It Usually Does.
If your computer seems not be as responsive or seems to be running slower than usual this could be a sign that you are infected with malware.
7. If There Are Strange Icons In Your System Tray By The Clock
If you have strange icons that you dont know where they came from by your clock then you are possibly infected with malware. Example below:
There are many other symptoms of being infected with malware these are just a few. Sometimes you may not experience any symptoms at all. If you are concerned about your computer being infected feel free to contact us about a computer checkup.
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