Malware Removal: Remediate an Infected System


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Understanding what tools to use to recover a system after it is infected with malware is a critical skill. In this course, you'll explore the symptoms of virus infected systems and best practices for malware removal. You'll learn about different remediation approaches for different types of malware. You'll also look at some of the tools used to remove and recover systems after they have been infected such as the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, the Windows repair options, and how to restore a system image backup.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.8

Lesson Objectives

Malware Removal: Remediate an Infected System

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • describe symptoms of an infected system
  • recognize best practices for removing malware
  • identify different remediation approaches for various types of malware
  • remove a virus from an infected system
  • use System Restore to remove a virus
  • use the System Restore recovery tool and restore points
  • restore a system backup
  • recognize when to remove vs. complete re-install
  • identify the steps to use when malware makes a system unbootable
  • use system repair to fix boot issues
  • summarize the key concepts covered in this course
  • Course Number:
    it_cymlcudj_03_enus

    Expertise Level
    Beginner