how would i know if i had a virus on my computer deleting my media files, pictures and music

how would i know? would such a virus delete all my media files in one go, or one by one gradually over time?

i want reassurance really, the reason i ask there seems to be less media files on my computer than i thought, i thought i had more than what i see/ have....or pehaps i'm imagining it and there was always this amount of media files and nothing has been deleted.

either way can anyone help?

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SW-User

What security do you have for your PC? It would soon let you know if you had any viruses and it would quickly deal with them.

durinsBane1983 · 46-50, M

@SW-User malwarebytes premium, its very good.

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SW-User

@durinsBane1983 There you won't be having any problems.