- Oct 15, 2002
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Hi guys, I would like to know if it is a good idea to re-format/clean install your Windows OS if you suspect that your system is infected with a malware? I know the answer is yes in a paranoid standpoint but it is kind of tedious to re-install everything from scratch. If it is not ideal, what are the steps to make sure that your system is clean? So far I am relying only on Windows Security (Windows Defender) as the only security application.