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What should I do if I accidentally downloaded a malicious software or virus?

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If you accidentally downloaded malicious software or virus, it is important to take the following steps:

  1. Immediately disconnect the internet connection to your computer.

  2. Scan your computer with an anti-virus and anti-malware program.

  3. Remove any malicious files or viruses that were identified.

  4. If your anti-virus software does not detect any malicious files, disconnect the computer from the internet again, and attempt a manual removal.

  5. If no malicious files are present, you can try to use a system restore to fix possible errors, or reinstall the operating system.

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