Anti Malware Software

[mcaffep]

Is it possible to download anti malware software to my iPad & then transfer it to my computer ? How would I do this ? (Windows 10 Microsoft edge computer)
Failing that, is it possible to download anti malware software to a USB stick & then transfer it to my computer ?

[hc4361]

Not to iPad to PC. Two completely different operating systems and iPad won't let you download a version for PC.

I wouldn't want a portable version of anti malware - it would be out of date within a few hours with no opportunity to update it before you run it.

Far better to download this on to your pc:
https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/

Be sure to download the FREE version

[mcaffep]

Thanks for your answer, hc4361, but the problem is malware has turned off my internet access

[hc4361]

Can you give us any more details? Do you another pc machine that you can use to download to a USB drive?

[pinkyboyid]

If you are still having network access problems in Windows 10, you could try restoring the computer to a previous system state before the problem occurred.

The following Microsoft instructions takes your PC back to an earlier point in time, called a system restore point. Restore points are generated when you install a new app, driver or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers and updates installed after the restore point was made.

- Right-click (or press and hold) the Start button, then select Control Panel.

- In the 'Search Control Panel' box enter the text Recovery to search for.

- Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

Choose the restore point date prior to the related to the problematic app, driver or update, then select Next > Finish.

Note

If you can't see any restore points, it might be because system protection isn't turned on. To check, go to the Control Panel, search for Recovery, then select Recovery > Configure System Restore > Configure and make sure that Turn on system protection is selected.

Hope that helps.

[mcaffep]

Pinkyboyid - I've tried running System Restore but it goes no further than "System Restore is initialising" even in safe mode

[pinkyboyid]

Just to clarify that your Network is 'really' not working, does the Network icon (presumably wireless) displayed in the bottom Right-hand end of the Taskbar display with a small white cross within a red circle?


If Windows 10 appears to be in a hung state when trying a System Restore point recovery, a further fall back option to try is Resetting Windows 10 to a Clean install state which during the initial Reset process lets you choose whether to keep your personal files or remove them, then reinstalls Windows 10.

To get started, go to Windows Start > Settings > Update & security > Reset this PC > Get started and choose from either of the following options.

* Keep my files (best to select this option)
Reinstalls Windows 10 and keeps your personal files.
Removes apps and drivers you installed.
Removes changes that you made to settings.
Removes any apps your PC manufacturer installed. (If your PC came with Windows 10, apps from your PC manufacturer will be reinstalled.)

or

* Remove everything (not recommended unless to want delete everything)
Reinstalls Windows 10 and removes all your personal files.
Removes apps and drivers you installed.
Removes changes that you made to settings.
Removes any apps your PC manufacturer installed. (If your PC came with Windows 10, apps from your PC manufacturer will be reinstalled.)
If you're planning to donate, recycle or sell your PC, use this option and choose to fully clean the drive. This might take an hour or two, but it makes it harder for other people to recover files you've removed.