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What should you do if Windows Security detects a virus?<\/h2>\n
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You're working on your Windows PC and suddenly you receive an alert from your antivirus informing you that a virus has been detected \ud83d\ude31. What should you do next? We'll tell you.<\/p>\n

Viruses target Windows<\/h2>\n

Desde que surgieron las computadoras, se han creado virus con el fin de aprovechar las vulnerabilidades de los sistemas operativos y hacer nuestras vidas m\u00e1s complicadas. Existen muchos \u00abhackers \u00e9ticos\u00bb que colaboran con equipos de redes y security<\/a> to identify and reinforce their respective environments, but in this article we will talk about those annoying \u2014 and sometimes very dangerous \u2014 viruses that can infect your PC and put your personal information at risk or even cause your computer to crash.<\/p>\n

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Viruses for Windows<\/a> They have existed almost since the very launch of Windows. Whether these viruses attacked Outlook, Word or the entire operating system<\/a>, have been a nuisance from the beginning.<\/p>\n

An Integrated Security Solution<\/h2>\n

Microsoft created Windows Security<\/a> for ordinary users with the goal of offering an antivirus solution that consumes less system resources, provides a ton of features only found in some third-party antiviruses, and all for free! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n

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Since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft Security has been available<\/a> for both consumers and businesses, and comes pre-installed on all modern Windows devices.<\/p>\n

Windows Security Detected a Virus<\/h2>\n

Now that we've covered the basics, let's get down to business: what should you do if you receive a notification that a virus has been found on your PC? \ud83d\udcbb\u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n

Option 1: Follow the Windows Security Default Recommendation.<\/h3>\n

Abre Windows Security presionando la tecla de Windows o haciendo clic en el men\u00fa de Inicio y escribiendo Windows Security<\/strong>, then select the \u201cWindows Security\u201d app from the Top Results. Once the app opens, application<\/a>, you will find the type of virus that Windows Security has detected in the Virus & Threat Protection section. Click the \u201cStart Actions\u201d button to begin the scan. process<\/a> repair.<\/p>\n

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You can save time searching in the taskbar<\/a> at the bottom right and launching Windows Security from there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

\"OptionCuando se detecten amenazas, primero hac\u00e9 clic en la secci\u00f3n \u00abProtecci\u00f3n contra Virus y Amenazas\u00bb, luego hac\u00e9 clic en \u00abIniciar Acciones. Despu\u00e9s de que Windows<\/a> Security finishes the scan, you will receive a message indicating whether a threat was found. If Windows<\/a> Security no encuentra nada, probablemente est\u00e9s a salvo. Sin embargo, si encuentra malware, te guiar\u00e1 a trav\u00e9s de los pasos para eliminarlo.<\/p>\n

Option 2: Manually Run an Advanced Scan.<\/h3>\n

Run a scan advanced by clicking on \u201cOptions\u201d<\/a> de Escaneo\u00bb bajo el bot\u00f3n de iniciar acciones. Se abrir\u00e1 un men\u00fa que te pedir\u00e1 seleccionar qu\u00e9 tipo de escaneo te gustar\u00eda realizar. La profundidad del escaneo se lista en orden ascendente, desde el menos invasivo hasta el m\u00e1s, as\u00ed que si el problema que est\u00e1s experimentando est\u00e1 perjudicando tu PC, ejecutar un \u00abEscaneo Offline de Microsoft Defender\u00bb probablemente sea tu mejor opci\u00f3n. Para llevar a cabo este escaneo, seleccion\u00e1 el bot\u00f3n de opci\u00f3n \u00abAntivirus de Microsoft Defender (escaneo offline)\u00bb, luego hac\u00e9 clic en el bot\u00f3n \u00abEscanear ahora\u00bb para iniciar el process<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"OptionIf a virus or other form of malware is detected, Windows Security will do everything possible to remove it<\/a> automatically \ud83d\udd0d.<\/p>\n

However, there are a few more things you should do every time you Windows<\/a> Security detects malware, regardless of whether it was successfully removed or not.<\/p>\n

Additional Steps You Can Try<\/h3>\n

In case that Windows Security does not resolve the problem<\/a>, or if you want to be more cautious, other available options include:<\/p>\n