Can't get on internet with wife's computer
Yesterday my wife's computer had a tracker pop up on her computer screen. I tried to use a tracker remover and that's when it hit the fan. Now she can't get back on the internet. I come from the anal...
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How old is the computer, what type is it, and is there anything salvageable or valuable on it?
The answer to these questions may lead to a conclusion that you now have a paperweight.
I haven't had malware in years, but I am super cautious about sites I visit and links I click. My Mom isn't. Clicks on everything FB will throw at her and thus I am always getting new friend requests from her and her device runs like frozen molasses.
In all seriousness, try and identify what type of malware it is, google the best remedy, load that onto a thumb drive from another device and run it. If you aren't saavy enough to do that, take it to a computer fixin store or geek squad - if it's worth what they will charge.
The answer to these questions may lead to a conclusion that you now have a paperweight.
I haven't had malware in years, but I am super cautious about sites I visit and links I click. My Mom isn't. Clicks on everything FB will throw at her and thus I am always getting new friend requests from her and her device runs like frozen molasses.
In all seriousness, try and identify what type of malware it is, google the best remedy, load that onto a thumb drive from another device and run it. If you aren't saavy enough to do that, take it to a computer fixin store or geek squad - if it's worth what they will charge.
