Slow computer performance and program freezes. Frequent pop-ups and unwanted ads. Random file deletion and corruption. Antivirus software malfunctioning. Suspicious programs and toolbars appearing
Slow computer performance indicates malware consumption. Frequent pop-ups suggest adware presence. Disappearing files may indicate virus manipulation. Antivirus software malfunctioning suggests malware attack. Suspicious programs running in background
Windows 11 virus protection issues commonly occur due to conflicts between third-party antivirus and built-in programs. Windows offers built-in security checks but many users face problems with this feature
PDFs can contain viruses that can steal, encrypt, or delete data. Malicious PDFs are especially common when downloading from search engines
MP4 files can contain viruses that can corrupt or damage video files. Windows Media Player uses viruses as codecs when playing infected videos. Videos can get corrupted due to recovery interruptions or storage issues
WebView2 Runtime virus exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge's WebView2 component. Virus can steal sensitive information and manipulate user data