{"id":5351,"date":"2019-02-26T21:19:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T21:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.n-able.com\/?p=5351"},"modified":"2021-04-05T21:27:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T20:27:17","slug":"how-to-remove-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.n-able.com\/fr\/blog\/how-to-remove-malware","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Malware on your PC\/Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"
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To effectively protect a company\u2019s workstations, you must always remain vigilant against malware. Your\u00a0network\u2019s firewall<\/a>\u00a0offers a sturdy first line of defense, but if it fails, infiltrating viruses can easily spread and create additional security vulnerabilities\u2014sometimes without detection. These vulnerabilities always pose an unacceptable risk to business data and operations, and you might not know until it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n

While Apple devices are susceptible to malware attacks, Windows devices are targeted more often. While stronger\u00a0network\u00a0<\/a>protections against malware and overall enterprise security are an important topic that we\u2019ve\u00a0explored previously<\/a>, this guide offers a few clear and efficient strategies to rid your device of these pernicious invaders once they\u2019ve already been set loose on your PC.<\/p>\n

Can antivirus software remove malware?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Antivirus programs alone may not be enough to protect your business. To best protect your Windows device, you must start by understanding the variety of threats posed by malicious software.<\/p>\n

Malware is the general term applied to a wide range of specific software that infects and harms data and devices:<\/p>\n