Remove any Virus using Ubuntu

Removing Virus using Ubuntu

Microsoft Windows is supposed to be the most commonly used operating system in every home. The reason behind this can possibly be because of its user friendly interface and the easy installation of various software applications. This eventually results in being prone to frequent virus attacks followed by severe damages to the computer. 

There are certain viruses that tend to corrupt the system files of the Windows. The computer crashes during reboot and tends to auto shut down every time the system restarts. Thus, using Ubuntu is the only solution to remove viruses in such a condition.

Before getting started

It is necessary to detect and diagnose the infection before opting for the Linux therapy. The antivirus programs might be of some help in case of infections. But it is true that the majority of the antivirus programs available in the modern day market are often not capable to detect highly infectious viruses. Some critical attacks might even resist any kind of antivirus software installation to the infected system. So, using Ubuntu can then be the only way to secure the computer.

Why opt for Ubuntu

Ubuntu can be a best friend when all the defensive weaponries to save a Windows fail to offer a perfect shield to the computer system. 

A CD image of Ubuntu is easy to download from the respective website. Ubuntu is free to use and can also be readily downloaded using the bit torrent. A bit torrent download is fast and easy to opt for. Once the CD image is downloaded it can be burnt to a disk for further usage.

Commencing operation

The Ubuntu CD is to be inserted to the infected computer’s ROM drive. Once the Ubuntu CD is inserted the system must to be rebooted. An antivirus software application can now be used to run a thorough scan in order to detect any malicious object hidden around the deepest core of the system files. If any such existence is detected the software can readily get rid of the item and secure the respective file. The user can also locate the existence of weird file sets and shortcuts which might eventually have replicated itself due to the virus attack. Running the Ubuntu can lead to the permanent disposal of such objects from the infected system.

Things to be noted

As the Linux based Ubuntu operating system runs directly from the system memory there will not be any trace of it once the system is secured and restarted. Ubuntu can effectively remove the harmful viruses from a Windows PC but it does not ensure that the system is absolutely secured from further threats and attacks. Windows operating system is always at the verge of massive virus attacks and thus proper security measures must be obtained.

The reason behind Ubuntu’s success is that the virus applications fail to run in a Linux system. On the other hand a virus hides itself in the deepest sectors of a Windows PC and gets undetected. But when the Ubuntu runs on the same system the same virus fails to respond and can then be easily removed using a potential antivirus program. Being an application to run directly from the RAM, Ubuntu is very useful and indeed a friend in need during a massive Windows breakdown.

 Margaret

About the Guest Author:

Margaret is a blogger by profession. She is also very fond of books. She recently wrote articles on most expensive painting and new Swift.