I'm having a frustrating issue where I get annoying PowerShell pop-ups every thirty minutes that alt-tab me out of my game. I've tried various solutions, including researching online and downloading Malwarebytes, but nothing seems to help. In my Event Viewer, I've noted several similar incidents, and everyone I've talked to on PowerShell forums has suggested that I might have malware. Is there a way to fix this issue without having to reinstall Windows?
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I can check out your report.txt file if you zip it and share it with me (just use 'infected' as a password). But to be honest, I suggest you take this seriously: assume all your passwords and accounts on that machine might be compromised. Log out of everything so your sessions are invalid, and change your passwords on a different device. You could try an offline scan with Windows Defender, but honestly, a full reinstallation might be the best move for safety. Just remember to avoid transferring over any executable files.
It sounds like you might have some malware that's launching via the Task Scheduler. Here’s what I recommend: first, disconnect your infected machine from the internet. Then, from a different computer, change all your online passwords. After that, download a fresh OS installation file and create a bootable USB stick. Once that’s done, back up your documents (but avoid saving any apps or games), then do a clean install of your operating system. You’ll be able to restore your data afterward, but be careful not to bring over infested files!
I just uploaded the report file [mediafire link](https://www.mediafire.com/file/xy42hvqkt8uosw8/report.rar/file). I'm backing up what I need and I'm considering using Linux for the first time. I’ve already disabled purchases after typing my credit card info earlier today, but I'm still worried about future safety.