{"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":"2026-07-11T19:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:48:56","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 \u2014 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> \u2014 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 \u2014 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> \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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> \u2014 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 \u2014 and only then start working. And to be honest with you: files already encrypted by ransomware cannot always be recovered \u2014 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 \u2014 even if they look &#8220;official&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Download software only from official websites \u2014 not from &#8220;free download&#8221; portals<\/li>\n<li>Back up your important files regularly \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 including &#8220;hopeless&#8221; cases<\/li>\n<li>Full transparency: inspection, a quote and your approval before the work \u2014 <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 \u2014 <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 \u2014 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 \u2014 for example a clean system installation \u2014 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 \u2014 up to two days.<\/p>\n<h3>Will my files stay?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Keeping your files is part of the process \u2014 we back up first, clean, and verify everything is in place. The only exception: files already encrypted by ransomware \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 with home pickup and return, and remote assistance too. 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) \u2014 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[\/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 \u2014 all classic signs of a virus or spyware. At Comp Master we deep-clean your computer with professional tools, while keeping your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":9278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11702","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11702"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11793,"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11702\/revisions\/11793"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/comp-master.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}