Windows Defender infected ?

Every morning when I start my laptop I get a Windows Defender Warning - I have a "Severe" problem.

Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.B

It will not allow me to remove it so I tried downloading Malware protection - I ran the Full scan and it identified 7 objects (none which seemed to be this worm) - I deleted those and ran the Quick scan and it gave me a green light - no maliscious software.

So I ran the Windows Defender scan and that said the same thing - no problem.

But I still keep getting this pop up warning every morning when I log on ?

Any help greatly appreciated,

Regards,

Shane

PS. Not sure how this forum works so my e-mail if anyone can help is *** Email address is removed for privacy ***

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Hi Shane,

Follow Step 1 and 2 in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide

It provides simple instructions on how to remove malware from Windows. If you have any questions, just ask. Let me know if this helps you.

Brian

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Last updated March 25, 2018 Views 116 Applies to: