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How do I help somebody that asks me how to fix a PC with a virus?

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Mar 15, 2026441 views
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As a developer, I'm always asked this by friends, family, family members of friends, friends of family members, friends who are in families of friends, and enemies. Because you know, I'm the guy that "does computers." But I'm a Mac user, haven't done much on a PC of my own in years (I am proud to s…

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Be honest, just tell them "I don't know, I use a Mac" then look at them with fond pity until they slink away Addendum: your question asked for some software or something to help them, but you really shouldn't - otherwise their problems will become y…

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