How to Find Viruses in a Windows Search
Most viruses can be found and removed by running an antivirus program. However, if you know the name of the virus that has infected your computer, you can find and remove it through Windows Search. This is often referred to as "manually removing" a virus. Windows Search is available on all Windows Operating Systems. It is, however, desirable to run an antivirus program in addition to manually removing a virus. This will help ensure that you have removed all components of the virus.
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Instructions
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Windows XP and 2000
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Click the "Start" menu.
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Click on "Search." This will launch the Windows Search window.
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Click "All Files and Folders."
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Type the name of the virus you are looking for under "All or part of the file name." Note that you do not need to know the full name of the virus.
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Click "Search."
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Scroll through the list of files that the search generated.
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Right-click the files you want to delete and select "Delete."
Windows 7
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Click the "Start" menu.
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In the box labeled "Search programs and files," type the name of the virus you are searching for. As you type, a list of matching files will appear.
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Right-click the file you wish to delete and select "Delete."
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