Recognizing the symptoms of a virus on your computer can be difficult, especially if you are not a tech expert. However, there are some key signs that may indicate your computer is infected with a virus, such as:
- Slow performance
- Frequent crashes
- Blue screens
- Unusual pop-ups or error messages
- Changes to your home page or default settings
- Unauthorized software installations
- Suspicious activity in your Task Manager
- Files or folders that you did not create
- Increased network activity
- Overheating
If you suspect that your computer may be infected with a virus, there are a few things you can do to check: