Trojan Virus removed.... I think....

[Xerexes]

I would just like everyone to know how I removed the Trojan virus from my computer. I uninstalled all my anti-virus software, then I restarted my computer, then I installed Avast anti-virus software. I then had to restart my computer because the Avast prompt said so. The Avast program ran a deep scan before Windows started. This took over 1 hour. It found the Trojan infected files, and gave me a list of options. I chose delete for all the Trojan infected files. My computer is ok now, or is it? Please give me any suggestions to safeguard my computer.


Also, why do people make viruses? Is the main reason to retain personal information, or just to create chaos?

[tetonbob]

Hello and Welcome.

Many infections today are for the financial gain of those who foist them upon end users.

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