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According to Ask Ai www.iAsk.

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How to Scan and Remove Virus Using CMD

Using Command Prompt (CMD) to scan and remove viruses can be an effective method for
users who are comfortable with command-line interfaces. Below is a step-by-step guide on how
to accomplish this.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

 Click on the Windows Start menu.


 Type “cmd” in the search bar.
 Right-click on “Command Prompt” from the results and select “Run as
administrator.” This grants CMD the necessary permissions to access
all files and folders.

Step 2: Navigate to the Infected Drive


 In the Command Prompt window, type the letter of the drive you
suspect is infected followed by a colon (for example, E:) and press
Enter. This will switch you to that drive.

Step 3: Display Hidden Files

 To uncover hidden files that may be associated with viruses, type the
following command and press Enter:

attrib -h -r -s /s /d *.*

This command removes hidden, read-only, and system attributes from


all files in the current directory and its subdirectories, allowing you to
see potentially malicious files.

Step 4: Identify Suspicious Files

 After executing the previous command, look through the list of


displayed files for any suspicious entries. Common indicators of virus
files include names like autorun.inf or other unfamiliar file names.

Step 5: Delete Virus Files

 If you identify a suspicious file (for example, autorun.inf), you can


delete it by typing:

del autorun.inf

Replace autorun.inf with any other suspicious file name you wish to
delete. Press Enter after typing each command.

Step 6: Terminate Malicious Processes (Optional)

 To ensure that no malicious processes are running in the background,


you can list currently running processes by typing:

tasklist

 Review this list for any unfamiliar or suspicious processes. If found,


terminate them using:

taskkill /F /IM [processname].exe

Replace [processname] with the actual name of the process you want to
terminate.
Step 7: Run Antivirus Software (Recommended)

 After manually removing suspected virus files using CMD, it is


advisable to run your antivirus software for a comprehensive scan. This
ensures that any remaining threats are detected and dealt with
appropriately.

Conclusion Using CMD for virus removal requires caution and knowledge about what files may
be harmful. While it can be effective for certain types of infections, it is always recommended to
have antivirus software installed as a primary line of defense against malware.

Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used in Answering this Question

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard: A reputable source providing detailed guides on data recovery
methods including how to handle virus infections effectively using various tools including CMD
commands.

MiniTool Partition Wizard: Offers practical advice on managing partitions and recovering data
while also providing insights into using CMD for virus removal effectively.

Tech Zones: A digital resource that provides step-by-step guides on computer troubleshooting
techniques including methods for removing viruses using Command Prompt.

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