How to find and remove PC viruses for free: 12 reliable methods that work for me

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Modern antivirus tools have made PC infections rare, but they can still occur.
• Most viruses are designed to go unnoticed, quietly working in the background. 
• Some of the quickest and easiest ways to safeguard your PC are free. 

It's surprisingly difficult to get your computer infected with a virus these days. Believe me, I've tried. Modern antivirus tools have gotten very sophisticated, often stopping threats before they have a chance to do serious damage. Windows Security deserves much of the credit here: I've seen the software quickly detect malware and resolve the issue without any user input. There's a reason I included it in my list of the best antivirus programs for Windows.

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