subject: Have you got the The Ipod Virus? - Get Rid Of The Ipod Virus Now [print this page] Have you got the The Ipod Virus? - Get Rid Of The Ipod Virus Now
If your computer keeps getting infected with malware when you are connecting your Ipod to it the infection may be on your Ipod and not on your computer. There is no specific Ipod virus but you can get one from your Ipod or mP3 player. Luckily for most mp3 and iPod users only a very small number are actually infected and this only affects windows computers. How do you check or get rid of the iPod virus or malware?
#1 Firstly if you have your ipod attached to your PC and have the latest anti virus software installed this should automatically detect and clean your pc and iPod of any virus present.
First steps to check if your pc or ipod is infected is to download a virus scanner. Make sure your iPod is virus free by Simply attaching your ipod to your PC and run the virus scan. If anythnig is found remove it from your PC and get rid of the ipod virus from your computer.
#2 Scan your computer for malware.This can be more difficult to detect than a virus and the way to do this is wth a system and registry scanner. This will scan your computer and windows registry for any malware and infections and remove them. Do this when your Ipod is connected to your computer. If the infection is coming from there you can pinpoint the file and remove it.
#3 Once you have done this disconnect your ipod and run the virus scan and malware scan again. If everythnig is clear reconnect and run the Ipod and scan one more time. This is to make sure your Ipod is now clear of any virus or malware and so is your computer.
After the removal of any viruses and malware you should use the latest version of i-tunes to reinstall the software on your iPod. To get rid of the Ipod virus for good click here to scan your computer and Ipod now.
