What To Do If You Get A Virus

  • Isolate the system. Pull the plug (network connection, not power).
  • Report it to your system administrator immediately.
  • Do not shut down the system.
  • If on, stay on / If off, stay off.
  • Run a virus scan on the system.

In some cases ...

  • Restore lost data files from a clean backup.
  • Reformat disk and reinstall everything