Recommended steps to perform virus/spyware scan on windows vista

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Most of the virus, spyware do not get detected in Normal mode. So its recommended to run virus scan in Safe Mode using below steps:

Run complete virus scan on PC. There are three steps to be performed to perform a complete scan on the computer:

1. Disable the System Restore:
i. Click on Start, type system into the "Start Search". Right click on "System" from menu and select Run as administrator.
ii. Click on "Advanced System settings".
iii. "System protection" tab. Once you uncheck the drive, click the "Turn System Restore Off" button.

2. Steps to start the computer in Safe Mode:
i. Shut down the computer and restart the computer.
ii. Keep tapping F8 key on the keyboard when you see the blue HP logo.
iii. In the Windows Startup, select the option Safe Mode.

3. Once the computer started in Safe Mode, you may scan the computer with the antivirus software installed on the computer.

Click Start –All Programs—Antivirus/Antispyware program you are using