I've found myself in a tough spot after accidentally downloading a ton of malware while trying to play a Nintendo game. I was using a random app, and now my accounts faced some serious issues, including a Discord scam and fraudulent Amazon purchases. I've cleaned up most of the mess, but my computer still feels compromised. I did a factory reset, set up a new account, and only logged into a few services. Unfortunately, I logged into my Twitter account and realized someone from across the world had an active session on it. I attempted a clean install but ran into issues when my USB corrupted because I wasn't prepared before plugging it in. Now I'm at a standstill since my school Chromebook limits what I can do. Any guidance on how to effectively do a clean install would be hugely appreciated!
4 Answers
It's critical to use a new USB stick for the installation. I wouldn't recommend using the library's computers either; it's just too risky. Get your ISO from Microsoft, and make a fresh bootable USB to avoid any more issues.
If you've still got a corrupted USB, just grab a new one and download the Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft's website. Trust me, don't risk spreading the malware by using public PCs to fix your current USB.
Honestly, anything over 15 years ago was the last time I ran into a virus bad enough to make me reinstall the OS. Just make sure you use a fresh USB drive to create your installation stick, and double-check your sources when you download.
The best bet is to use another computer to create a bootable USB for your clean install. You might be able to do this with your Chromebook; there's guidance available for it online. If that fails, maybe check out your local library—they often have computers you can use for this kind of thing.
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