HOW TO REMOVE VIRUS USING CMD

🛡️ HOW TO REMOVE VIRUS USING CMD (STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE) Learn how to detect, stop, and remove viruses on Windows using Command Prompt — no extra software required. This guide covers killing malicious processes, revealing hidden files, cleaning startup entries, repairing system files, and securing your PC the right way. ⚠️ Always proceed carefully and back up important data. For best protection, combine manual cleanup with trusted security tools. 🛑 STEP 1: Open CMD as Administrator Press Windows + X Click Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin) If you can’t open CMD normally: Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt 🦠 STEP 2: Kill Suspicious Running Processes List running tasks: Copy code tasklist If you see a strange process (unknown name), stop it: Copy code taskkill /f /im virus.exe (example name) 🧹 STEP 3: Remove Hidden Virus Files (VERY COMMON) Many viruses hide files using attributes. For a drive (replace D:): Copy code attrib -h -r -s /s /d D:\*.* This: Shows hidden files Breaks shortcut/USB viruses 🧼 STEP 4: Delete Virus Files Manually Navigate to common virus locations: Copy code cd C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming dir If you see a strange folder/file: Copy code del /f /s /q virusfile.exe rmdir /s /q virusfolder Also check: Copy code C:\Windows\Temp C:\Users\Public C:\ProgramData 🔐 STEP 5: Remove Virus from Startup List startup entries: Copy code wmic startup get caption,command If you see a suspicious entry: Copy code wmic startup where caption="virusname" delete 🔧 STEP 6: Repair System Files (IMPORTANT) Fix damage caused by virus: Copy code sfc /scannow Then: Copy code DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Restart after completion. 🛡️ STEP 7: Enable & Run Defender Scan (CMD) Turn on Defender: Copy code sc start WinDefend Run full scan: Copy code "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 2 🚫 STEP 8: Remove Malicious Network Settings Some viruses disable internet. Reset network: Copy code netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset Restart PC. ⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNINGS ❌ Don’t delete files if you’re not sure ❌ Don’t format unless necessary ❌ CMD removal ≠ 100% protection ✅ BEST PRACTICE (Highly Recommended) After CMD cleaning: Install Malwarebytes Update Windows Change all passwords Follow ANIK Digital and Information Technology for more cybersecurity tips and guides 💻🔐 #CyberSecurity #WindowsSecurity #CMD #VirusRemoval #TechTips #USA #AUSTRALIA