{"id":118573,"date":"2024-10-24T23:22:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T04:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=118573"},"modified":"2024-10-24T23:22:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T04:22:07","slug":"what-can-computer-viruses-do","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/knowledge-base\/computer-mobile\/virus-malware-spyware-removal\/what-can-computer-viruses-do\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT CAN COMPUTER VIRUSES DO?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>When your computer has a virus, it could be compromised in numerous ways. It can be pretty overwhelming and even frightening to imagine and understand what has been happening with your computer and important data. If your computer has a virus, you may find some of the following happening with or without your knowledge.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your computer may work slowly<\/li>\n<li>Your computer may only function sometimes<\/li>\n<li>Your computer may crash<\/li>\n<li>Your data might \u201cdisappear\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Your computer\u2019s content \u2013 including financial information and passwords \u2013 can be stolen<\/li>\n<li>Your computer files can be damaged<\/li>\n<li>All of your activities and information on your computer could be monitored<\/li>\n<li>Your computer\u2019s hard drive may be reformatted<\/li>\n<li>Your Internet access may slow or stop<\/li>\n<li>Your computer\u2019s hardware may be destroyed<\/li>\n<li>Your computer screen may malfunction<\/li>\n<li>Your keyboard may stop working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your computer does have a virus, you may need an IT professional to assist you with removing your computer virus. The professional IT technicians at Geeks on Site are here to help you figure out what to do next.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why choose Geeks on Site to\u00a0remove your computer virus?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At Geeks on Site, our knowledgeable technicians use state-of-the-art tools to remove your computer virus. To ensure you are pleased with our service, we offer a 7-day warranty on our service. We have offered quality IT support services for homes and businesses for years and are standing by to assist you anywhere in the country. 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