{"id":128140,"date":"2024-01-02T14:41:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T14:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=how-to&p=128140"},"modified":"2024-10-29T12:47:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T12:47:29","slug":"will-factory-reset-remove-viruses","status":"publish","type":"how-to","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/antivirus\/will-factory-reset-remove-viruses","title":{"rendered":"Will A Factory Reset Remove Viruses? A How-To Guide For 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will a factory reset remove viruses<\/strong>? Performing a factory reset is an extreme step, but it can be one of the best solutions for total virus removal – though it’s important to understand what it will and won’t do for you and your device.<\/p>\n

In this guide, I’ll explain how to get rid of viruses with a factory reset<\/strong> on a range of devices based on my experience of testing and reviewing the best security solutions on the market.<\/p>\n

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