I've been noticing some weird behavior on my computer lately, like task manager tabs popping up and disappearing randomly. I'm pretty sure I have malware, so I'm thinking about resetting my computer since I don't have much stuff on it right now. My main worry is whether this malware could act up and cause issues when I try to reset. Is resetting my computer a safe option?
4 Answers
For a thorough wipe, you might want to consider using tools like DBAN to erase everything securely before reinstalling Windows. You'll need a couple of USB drives for that. Just back up anything important first!
Honestly, the risk of malware breaking your computer during a reset is super low. Most malware out there is just trying to steal your information or hold your computer hostage for ransom. A fresh install of Windows is a solid plan to clear everything out.
If you're looking to do a clean install, I recommend using the latest version of Windows 11 since Windows 10 is phasing out security updates soon. Just make sure your hardware can handle Windows 11, and get the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft to set up a bootable USB.
Resetting your PC is a good call. Booting into Windows Safe Mode first is smart—you can see what's causing the problems there since only essential system files will load. Once in Safe Mode, you can do the reset more securely.
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