Removing Viruses from Your Windows Computer
If your Windows computer has been infected by a virus, don't panic! You have several options for removing it with Trend Micro OfficeScan, as indicated below. Please note that:
- These options are listed in order of increasing complexity, so start with the simplest one that is applicable to your situation.
- For each option, be sure to read ALL of its instructions carefully before you begin performing any of its steps.
- In the case of a serious virus infection, we recommend that you use the HouseCall and/or command-line scanner options.
If you have problems removing a virus from your computer, contact the NC State Help Desk for assistance.
Option 1: Manual Virus Scan
- Best used for small virus outbreaks and normal computer maintenance.
- NOT available in Windows Safe Mode.
- For instructions, see Manual Scanning with Trend Micro OfficeScan.
Option 2: HouseCall
- Lets you perform a scan over the Internet using Trend Micro's servers.
- Available in Windows Safe Mode with Networking.
- For instructions, see Virus Scanning over the Internet with Trend Micro HouseCall.
Option 3: Command-Line Scanner
- Available in Windows Safe Mode.
- For instructions, see Using Trend Micro OfficeScan's Command-Line Virus Scanner.
Option 4: SysClean
- Useful when other methods aren't effective.
- Available in Windows Safe Mode.
- Self-contained, doesn't need to be installed on the computer being scanned.
- Download SysClean to a clean computer and transfer it with a USB disk (flash drive) to an infected one .
- NOT available for 64-bit versions of Windows.
- For instructions, see How to use the Trend Micro System Cleaner (SysClean).
Orig. Posted: Thu, 12/11/2008 - 14:39 — helee2.ncsu.edu Last Modified: Wed, 09/07/2011 - 08:09
