There are many common virus error codes, including "virus not found," "virus infected," and "virus overgrown." These error codes happen when a computer is unable to find a specific virus, when a virus is found but is unable to infect a computer, or when a virus has infected a computer but is not able to replicate itself.
- VirusWindows 10 update error code 0x80072efd#### **What is Windows Update error 80072efd?**
- VirusWindows Defender error code 0x80073afcWindows Defender error code 0x80073afc is a fake tech support error that usually prompts the user to call a fake tech support number under the pretext that it is a toll-free number but may, in fact, be charging the caller by the minute.
- VirusKernel data inpage errorKernel data inpage error is caused by a hard disk error or a failing RAM memory and will show a 0x0000007a error screen.
- VirusApplication error 0xc00000e5Application error 0xc00000e5 is an error that usually occurs when trying to open different software or browsers. One of the common reasons behind this error may be a third-party anti-virus program falsely detecting a non-malicious file as if it were infected. Corrupted registries due to malware and viruses may also cause their programs to behave abnormally.
- VirusWindows Defender error code 0x80016cfaWindows Defender error code 0x80016cfa is a tech-support scam alert, which manifests as a pop-up error. It tricks the user into thinking they need professional maintenance and that they need to call the number on the screen.
- VirusWerfault exe application errorWerfault exe application error is an error that usually occurs due to misuse of a file or when there is a malicious attack on the system, causing the application unable to transmit any data.
- VirusWindows Update error 800f0902Windows Update error 800f0902 is an error that may occur during update and can be caused by third-party software conflicts, an anti-virus software installed, or if the updates did not finish downloading.
- VirusWindows error 5Windows error 5 is an Access Denied error when you run a program. This error usually occurs when the Windows registry is broken or corrupted. This could also appear if the program that is generating the error is corrupt.
1. Restart your computer
- Open the Start menu and select "Shutdown."
- Click the "Restart" button.
- After your computer restarts, select "Startup Settings."
- Click the "Restart" button in the "Automatic Restart" group.
- Your computer will restart and go through the startup process again.
2. Update your antivirus software
- Locate the antivirus software installation folder.
- Locate the file "setup.exe" and double-click it to launch the installation program.
- Follow the prompts to install the software.
- Locate the file "setup.ini" and open it.
- Locate the line that begins with "antivirus_update_path" and replace the value with the correct path to the update files.
- Click "OK" to save the changes and close the file.
- Launch the antivirus software and allow it to scan for updates.
- When the update is complete, click "OK" to restart the software.
- When the software is restarted, click "Update Now" to install the updates.
- Once the updates have been installed, close the software and restart it.
- Test the update by clicking on the "Check for Updates" button.
- If the update was successful, the software will report that the update was successful and will provide a link to download the latest updates.
3. Run a virus scan
To run a virus scan, you will need to access the computer's system settings. This can be done by clicking on the Start button and typing "systemsettings" into the search bar. Once the systemsettings window has opened, click on the "Control Panel" option. This will open the Control Panel window. Under the "System and Security" category, click on the "Virus Protection" option. This will open the Virus Protection window. Under the "Virus Protection" category, click on the "Scan Now" button. This will start the computer's virus scan. If there are any errors detected, they will be listed in the "Scan Results" window. To fix the errors, you will need to perform the appropriate steps.
4. Delete the infected file
There are a few different ways to delete an infected file depending on the platform you are using. Windows:
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Open Windows Explorer.
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Navigate to the location of the infected file.
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Right-click on the infected file and select “Delete.”
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Confirm the deletion by clicking on “Yes.” Mac:
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Open Finder.
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Navigate to the location of the infected file.
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Right-click on the infected file and select “Delete.”
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Confirm the deletion by clicking on “Yes.” Linux:
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Open a terminal.
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Navigate to the location of the infected file.
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Right-click on the infected file and select “Delete.”
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Confirm the deletion by clicking on “Yes.”
5. Restore your computer to a previous date
Restore your computer to a previous date in order to fix common Virus error codes:
- Open your computer’s operating system and locate the “Date and Time” control panel.
- Select “Date and Time” and then click on the “Time Zone” tab.
- Select the time zone that you wish to restore your computer to and then click on the “Set Time Zone” button.
- Click on the “OK” button to save your changes.
- Click on the “Restore” button to restore your computer to the date and time that you selected in step 2.
6. Contact a computer technician
The first step is to determine which virus is causing the error code. After that, the technician will need to determine which part of the computer is causing the problem. Then, the technician will need to uninstall the virus and correct the problem.