What you'll learn

Avoid paying someone else to remove a virus
Clean your PC using free tools available online

Course content

5 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 15m total length

Course Overview0:41
Quick overview on what the course covers.
Course Overview1:00
A PDF file giving a quick overview of the course.

Download and Burn Hirens Boot CD2:18
This lecture goes over how to download and burn to a cd the Hiren's boot cd rescue disk.
Download and Burn Linux Mint CD1:39
This lecture shows you how to download and burn a Linux Mint Live CD.
How To Boot To A CD0:33
How to boot Hiren's Boot CD0:48
This lecture details how to boot to a Hiren's Boot CD once you have created it.
Download and create a Bootable Linux Mint USB Flash Drive8:50
This lecture demonstrates how to download and create a bootable Linux USB Flash Drive.
Download Virus Removal Tools14:43
This lecture shows how to download all of the virus removal applications we will be using throughout this course.
Remove drop files1:00
Quick description on how to remove virus drop files.
Remove Virus Drop Files9:29
This lecture will show you how to remove virus drop files while booted from Hiren's Boot CD.
Remote Registry Editing and Cleanup11:39
This lecture shows you how to clean your Windows registry while booted to Hiren's Boot CD.
Restore 7-zip files1:00
Quick description of how to restore 7-zip files you created from a previous lesson.
Restore 7-Zip Files0:53
This lecture demonstrates how to restore 7-zip files.

Section info1:00
A quick section overview.
Boot into Safe Mode0:59
This lecture shows how to boot into safe mode.
Run RKill1:16
This lecture shows how to install and run the application Rkill.
Run TDSSKiller1:18
This lecture shows how to install and run the application TDSSKiller.
Run JRT1:39
This lecture shows how to install and run the application JRT(Junk Removal Tool).
Run EmsiSoft2:49
This lecture shows how to install and run the application EmsiSoft.
Run FixTDSS1:29
This lecture shows how to install and run the application FixTDSS.
Install and Run Malwarebytes3:18
This lecture shows how to install and run the application MBAM(Malwarebytes).
Install and Run Spybot3:30
This lecture shows how to install and run the application Spybot Search and Destroy.
Install and Run AVG4:31
This lecture shows how to install and run the application AVG antivirus.

Requirements

Windows PC with a working DVD Drive and online connection.

Description

The number of PC's getting infected with viruses is increasing year to year. An infection can cause you to lose access to your PC, lose files, and can cost hundreds of dollars to fix.

Here is a link to a recent article form PCWorld that highlights the current threat from viruses. PCWorld Article

If you take your PC to a computer shop to get a virus cleaned it can cost anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars. Here is a link to the Geek Squad's page on virus cleanup's so you can get an idea of what prices they charge. Geek Squad Prices

This course will show you step by step how to remove a Virus Infection using free tools and proven techniques.

Learn how to create a Bootable CD.
Learn how to delete drop files while booted from a CD
Learn how to run a Virus Scan while booted from a CD
Learn how to boot to Safe Mode
Learn how to install and run multiple free AV removal applications
Learn how to make sure your system is virus free
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Who this course is for:

People comfortable surfing the web and downloading files from online sources.
Some experience with running a PC in Safe Mode helpful but not necessary.

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 2min

Initial Steps and Preparation11 lectures • 53min

Boot to Safe Mode and Run AV Programs10 lectures • 22min

Final Cleanup2 lectures • 3min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

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