I've been dealing with a serious malware issue that resulted from a fake 7 Zip installer, which ended up draining my storage. After multiple factory resets (one via USB due to boot looping), I'm still discovering remnants of the malware lurking in folders with fake names like 'curseforge' and 'avast', each containing around 10 GB of files. I've run scans with Malwarebytes, Hitman Pro, and ESET, but they claim everything is clean. What can I do to completely remove these leftover malware folders?
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If you're unsure how to properly format your PC, I can help! Try to boot from a USB installation media for your OS. Once you're in the installation screen, look for the option to format your hard drive completely. This usually involves going into 'Custom Installation' and deleting partitions. Just be careful to back up any important files elsewhere before you do this!
It sounds like you still have some traces of the malware lingering. The best move is to format your hard drive using a proper method. Simply restoring your PC often leaves remnants behind, and those files could be harmful. Make sure to back up your files first, then do a full format rather than a quick one to ensure everything gets wiped clean. After that, you can reinstall your operating system from scratch.
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