How to remove Malware from Win 10

Harry Findley 0 Reputation points
2025-08-16T13:50:53.9833333+00:00

I asked MS Comm a question about how to remove Malware from Win 10 . I cannot find if there is an answer from an MS expert to my question...how do I know if someone has answered question, and where is answer??PS: I have used MS Comm for years and it was always easy to retrieve answers, but with the NEW Q&A, I only see the AI answer, which is not helplful in this case (see above)!!! Very Frustrating! Also, Q&A is not accepting my Child Item Tag! Why not??

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-08-16T13:50:54.33+00:00
    AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn more

    To remove malware from Windows 10, you can use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, which provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities. It helps reduce the chances of infection and automatically removes threats that it detects. If you encounter a malware infection, Microsoft Defender will alert security operations teams about suspicious activities and attempt to resolve the issue.

    If threat removal is unsuccessful, you can refer to troubleshooting resources for detecting and removing malware. Additionally, backing up files with OneDrive for Business can help you restore files in the event of an infection.

    To find answers to your question on the Microsoft Q&A platform, you can search for your question directly in the Q&A section. If someone has answered your question, it should be visible under the question thread.


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  2. AceRobertT 13,710 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-16T21:58:03.23+00:00

    Hello Harry. To delete malware from your device in Windows 10, Microsoft recommends using the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT). Each month, MSRT is updated by Microsoft to focus on some of the most common malware out there. If you believe your computer is infected or is acting strange, consider downloading and executing the standalone version of MSRT. This will allow for malware scan and cleanup. MSRT can be used in addition to Windows Defender, but it does not replace full protection with antivirus.

    If you're looking for something deeper, consider using Microsoft Safety Scanner. You could also boot into Safe Mode and use Windows utilities to clean up the infection. Ensure you are prompting Windows Update to regularly allow MSRT to run in the background so check your settings to see if it is enabled.

    Best regards,

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