Skip to content Nowadays, files, music, movies, videos, almost anything you want can be downloaded directly from the internet – for free. Almost all of us have experienced running our devices with downloads straight from the internet and it is a guarantee that people will come back for more if they have done it correctly.
People patronize this because it is free and often gives them what they want. Seldom do we know that there are instances when those downloads carry stuff that we do not want – viruses and infections. Here are things that you can consider to know if your computer is infected.
Signs that your computer is infected
1. It runs very slow
A computer running slow is a sign that maybe your computer is now infected with virus, malwares, or other pests of technology. However, a slowing computer can be a result of many reasons and one of which is because maybe your computer is asking for a more advanced and better RAM. But some computers run slow even if they have enough RAM or still have a lot of memory so do have it checked in order for you to be assured as to why your computer is slowing down.
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2. Missing file
The moment you notice that some applications or programs in your computer fail to start properly or correctly and notice that maybe some of your files are missing. If you knew to yourself where you kept your files hidden and it is not there, maybe it is time to have your system checked and scanned. And I am not pertaining to a certain type of file, it can be files or documents you have created or saved, images or videos; almost every file there is.