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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PhoenixPhail · M Best Comment

Most likely, nothing's been deleted. Viruses usually don't work that way. They'll usually slow down your computer, though.

The best thing to do, is to run some scans that look for and delete the viruses. There are some good free ones.

Download Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. Copy and paste this into your browser: https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/free-virus-removal-tool

Good Luck

durinsBane1983 · 46-50, M

@PhoenixPhail many thanks, it was the help i was looking for.

PhoenixPhail · M

@durinsBane1983 You're welcome. Let me know if the tool finds any viruses.

SW-User

@PhoenixPhail Ooh, thanks. I'll try that too. 👍