Troubleshooting My PC After Moving: No Virus Protection and Lots of Popups
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TechieTraveler99
I recently moved twice and transported my PC each time. Now, I'm facing constant popups and my system feels slower than ever. I used to have Microsoft protection installed, but it seems to have vanished. I could really use some help to figure this out and get my computer back to normal!
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If things continue to act up, consider reinstalling Windows. I’ve had to do this in the past, and while it's a hassle, it often solves the problems. Make sure to back up your files first!
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Give me a few minutes, let me look into this more. I’ll see if there’s any additional advice to offer!
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If you want a quick check, try using a Linux live USB with ClamTK antivirus. It can help you scan and diagnose any issues without messing up your system. Just boot from the USB to do a check-up.
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It sounds like you might have picked up some unwanted software along the way. I’ve seen this happen when someone unknowingly installed a sketchy extension in their browser. Double-check your Chrome extensions and see if there’s anything unusual. That could be the culprit!
QuestionMasterJoe: That's pretty wild—I've had similar experiences. What did you end up doing to fix it?
OldSchoolGamer17: Exactly! Every time I think it's a virus, it's usually some weird browser addon.
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First thing you should do is turn off notifications in your browsers. That’s usually the source of all those annoying popups. You can set it up to block those notifications right away—it makes a big difference!
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FileSaver2021: I'm currently backing up files too, just in case. Reinstalling Windows sounds like a solid plan.