{"id":11702,"date":"2026-07-11T02:16:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T23:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/?page_id=11702"},"modified":"2026-11-01T00:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T21:00:08","slug":"virus-malware-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/computer-lab\/virus-malware-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Virus &#038; Malware Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-removal-comp-master.jpg\" alt=\"Virus and malware removal at Comp Master computer lab in Ashdod\" width=\"380\" height=\"285\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Virus removal is one of the most common requests at our computer lab in Ashdod: a computer that turned slow overnight, ads popping up from every corner, a browser opening strange websites, all classic signs of a virus or spyware. At Comp Master we deep-clean your computer with professional tools, <strong>while keeping your files and programs intact<\/strong>, and return it clean, fast and protected.<\/p>\n<h3>Signs your computer is infected<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Pop-up ads, &#8220;new&#8221; toolbars and programs you never installed<\/li>\n<li>The computer suddenly became slow, for no visible reason<\/li>\n<li>The browser opens foreign sites, or your search engine &#8220;changed&#8221; by itself<\/li>\n<li>Your antivirus disabled itself or refuses to update<\/li>\n<li>Files disappeared, got encrypted, or ransom demands appeared<\/li>\n<li>Your contacts receive spam messages you never sent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"porto-block\" data-id=\"8655\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> For more details, call now at <a href=\"tel:0732241747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">073-2241747<\/a> or come for an inspection at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/en\/live-map\/directions\/%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%A4-%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%A1%D7%98%D7%A8-%D7%92%D7%99%D7%90-%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99-6-%D7%90%D7%A9%D7%93%D7%95%D7%93?place=w.22741310.227150955.261909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Gei Oni Street, Ashdod<\/a>. You are also welcome to send a <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/972732241747?text=Hello, I am contacting you from the Comp Master website.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> message to the same phone number <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/972732241747?text=Hello, I am contacting you from the Comp Master website.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>073-2241747 (click to send a message)<\/em><\/a> with a description of the fault or a photo of the problem and the device model including serial number. The lab team will get back to you as soon as possible<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How we clean your computer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deep scanning with several professional engines<\/strong>, one scan is never enough: modern malware knows how to hide<\/li>\n<li>Removal of viruses, trojans, spyware and adware<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning system startup and the task scheduler, where malware &#8220;reloads&#8221; itself from<\/li>\n<li>Restoring browser settings, the search engine and the hosts file<\/li>\n<li>Installing Windows security updates and closing the holes<\/li>\n<li>A verification scan after cleaning, we make sure the computer is truly clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In cases of severe infection, the safest solution is a clean <a href=\"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/computer-lab\/windows-installation\/\">Windows installation<\/a>, with a full backup of your files first, of course.<\/p>\n<h2>What about your files?<\/h2>\n<p>They stay. Before any serious cleaning we back up your photos, documents and important files, and only then start working. And to be honest with you: files already encrypted by ransomware cannot always be recovered: which is why regular backups are the best protection, and we will gladly help you set them up (backup prices in the table below).<\/p>\n<h2>How to avoid getting infected again<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep Windows and your browser up to date<\/li>\n<li>Do not open attachments from unknown emails, even if they look &#8220;official&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Download software only from official websites, not from &#8220;free download&#8221; portals<\/li>\n<li>Back up your important files regularly, cloud or an external drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why remove viruses at Comp Master in Ashdod<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional paid tools, not a &#8220;free antivirus&#8221; that misses half the threats<\/li>\n<li>Thorough cleaning while keeping your files and programs<\/li>\n<li>Years of experience with all kinds of infections, including &#8220;hopeless&#8221; cases<\/li>\n<li>Full transparency: inspection, a quote and your approval before the work, <a href=\"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/comp-master-computer-lab-services-price-list\/\">full price list<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pickup and delivery available nationwide across Israel, <a href=\"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/contact-comp-master-computer-lab\/\">contact us<\/a> and we will arrange everything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Virus removal, FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>How much does virus removal cost?<\/h3>\n<p>The price is in the table at the bottom of this page. If the inspection shows more is needed, for example a clean system installation, we will update you and get your approval before any work.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does the cleaning take?<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases one business day: deep scans take time, and we do not cut corners on them. Severe infections with backup and reinstallation, up to two days.<\/p>\n<h3>Will my files stay?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Keeping your files is part of the process: we back up first, clean, and verify everything is in place. The only exception: files already encrypted by ransomware, we will discuss those with you honestly based on the situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need a paid antivirus?<\/h3>\n<p>For a home user on Windows 11, the built-in Windows Defender plus basic caution is enough in most cases. What matters more: regular updates and backups. We will gladly recommend based on how you use your computer.<\/p>\n<h3>Do Macs get infected too?<\/h3>\n<p>Less than Windows, but yes, mostly adware and spyware. We clean Mac and Macbook computers as well.<\/p>\n<p>We provide professional <strong>virus removal<\/strong> nationwide across Israel, with home pickup and return. In most cases the virus removal is completed within one business day, sometimes same-day; an express out-of-queue service is also available for a surcharge. If the computer is still slow after cleaning, it is usually a hardware issue (an old drive), you can browse SSD drives in our parts store <a href=\"https:\/\/comp-parts.co.il\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comp-parts.co.il<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><h2 id=\"tablepress-65-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-65\">Comp-Master computer lab services price list<\/h2>\n<span id=\"tablepress-65-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-65\">Does not include the cost of parts, unless otherwise noted.<br \/>\nTo search for a service, it is recommended to use the search above a table<\/span>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-65\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-65\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-65-name\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-65-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">ID<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Categories<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Service Type<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Service<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Price<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Warranty<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Partial list of devices<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6050<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Laptops, Desktops, Mini PCs, All In One Computers<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Viruses<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">virus cleaning, Cleaning viruses and spyware on a laptop, Excluding component cost<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">300<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Warranty: None: If there is an issue within 3 months, a new offer will be provided<\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-65 from cache -->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Virus removal is one of the most common requests at our computer lab in Ashdod: a computer that turned slow overnight, ads popping up from every corner, a browser opening strange websites, all classic signs of a virus or spyware. 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