I suspect that some files on my Windows 7-based laptop are infected by a virus as they hang when I open them. What should I do to remove the malware?

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I suspect that some files on my Windows 7-based laptop are infected by a virus as they hang when I open them. What should I do to remove the malware?

asked on 19th Sep 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

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answered on 20th Sep 2011 | |

You can follow the steps given on http://www.askiyogi.com/spyware-virus/4543.html and you’ll find the solution to a similar problem.

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