- Identify malware symptoms through Common Malware Behavior
- Quarantine
- Shut down PC
- Remove hard drive
- Plug hard drive into another PC not connected to network
- Disable Windows System Restore to delete all previous system files
- Remediate System
- Use Anti-Malware Software
- If anti-malware cannot be updated, then transfer a new version from a USB drive. This USB drive cannot be used ever again.
- Boot from Windows Safe Mode or a Preinstallation Environment (for boot sector viruses)
- Check each file for corruption or infection
- Use Anti-Malware Software
- Schedule scans and update system
- Enable Windows System Restore and create a restore point
- Educate end user