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Recommend scan after computer repair?

  • 17-06-2019 10:46PM
    #1
    Daithi07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭


    I recently got a windows 10 fresh install done on my laptop and would like reassurance that there is nothing sinister like key loggers or remote access hidden by repair guy.

    Can anyone recommend a scan that will check this for me.
    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    bennyineire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,533 ✭✭✭bennyineire


    Daithi07 wrote: »
    I recently got a windows 10 fresh install done on my laptop and would like reassurance that there is nothing sinister like key loggers or remote access hidden by repair guy.

    Can anyone recommend a scan that will check this for me.
    Thanks in advance!

    malware bytes would be a good start, also look through this guide for more steps
    https://www.wikihow.com/Detect-and-Remove-Keyloggers


  • #3
    Daithi07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭Daithi07


    I followed you're advice and it's clean as a whistle. Many thanks..!


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