Virus and Malware Removal at Fateka
Fateka Computer Store removes viruses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and browser hijackers from Windows PCs and Apple Macs at our walk-in location in Herndon, Virginia. Removal is a flat $99 and most computers are cleaned the same day. We do more than run a scanner: our technicians identify exactly what got in, remove it by hand, recover your files where the drive allows, patch the weakness that let the infection through, and reinstall proper protection before we hand the machine back. All work is done in-house. Nothing is shipped off-site, and your data never leaves our shop. With over 400 five-star Google reviews and more than 30 years of hands-on experience, we are one of the most trusted places for virus removal along the Route 7 corridor.
Signs your computer has a virus
Sudden slowness and pop-ups
The machine crawls, the fan runs constantly, and ads appear on the desktop or in your browser even when nothing is open. Classic adware and malware behavior.
A ransom message or locked files
A full-screen demand for payment, or documents and photos that suddenly will not open and have strange new extensions. Disconnect from the internet and bring it in now.
Hijacked browser or strange programs
Your home page or search engine changed on its own, new toolbars appeared, or friends are getting spam from your email. Something is running that should not be.
A complete cleanup, not just a scan
Full Infection Removal
Viruses, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, rootkits, and browser hijackers removed by hand, not just whatever a single scanner flags.
Flat $99
File Recovery Where Possible
We work to clean the infection without wiping your data, and recover files from shadow copies or backups when ransomware has touched them.
Included
Cleanup and Optimization
Leftover junk, malicious startup entries, and bloatware removed so the machine runs the way it should once the infection is gone.
Included
Protection and Prevention
We install and configure proper protection, apply pending security updates, and show you the habits that keep you from getting hit again.
Included
Verification Before Pickup
We confirm the machine is clean and stable, test that everything works, and explain what got in before you take it home.
Included
Honest Hardware Check
If the real problem is a failing drive or low memory pretending to be a virus, we tell you and quote the actual fix. No fixing problems you do not have.
$50 diagnostic, waived with repair
Three steps to a clean computer
Bring it in
Walk in any weekday 9 AM to 6 PM. No appointment needed. If you suspect ransomware, disconnect it from the internet first and bring it straight over.
We clean and protect it
We remove the infection by hand, recover your files where possible, patch the hole it came through, and install proper protection. Flat $99 for a standard cleanup.
Pick it up safe
Most computers are ready the same day or next business day. We verify it is clean and stable, and show you exactly what got in and how to avoid it next time.
Frequently Asked
How much does virus removal cost? +
Virus, malware, and spyware removal is a flat $99 at Fateka. That is the full price for a standard infection cleanup, no hourly surprises. If the infection turns out to be hardware damage or a failing drive masquerading as a virus, we tell you before doing any extra work and quote it separately. You approve every charge before we start.
How long does virus removal take? +
Most virus and malware removals are completed the same day, often within a few hours. Heavily infected machines or ones with ransomware-encrypted files can take into the next business day. We give you a realistic timeline when you drop the computer off.
Can you remove ransomware and get my files back? +
We remove the ransomware itself in every case so the machine is safe to use again. Whether the encrypted files can be recovered depends on the ransomware strain and whether you have a backup. We never pay ransoms. We attempt recovery from shadow copies, known decryptors, and any backups you have, and we are honest up front about what is realistically recoverable.
Will I lose my files during virus removal? +
Our goal is always to clean the infection without wiping your data, and that is what happens in most cases. Before we do anything that could put files at risk, we discuss it with you and can back up your data first. If a full reinstall is the only safe option, we migrate your documents, photos, and email first whenever the drive allows it.
How do I know if my computer has a virus? +
Common signs are sudden slowness, pop-up ads on the desktop or in the browser, your home page or search engine changing on its own, programs you did not install, the fan running constantly, friends getting spam from your email, or a full-screen message demanding payment. If you are not sure, bring it in. The diagnostic tells you whether it is malware, failing hardware, or just an old machine that needs an upgrade.
My computer has ransomware. Should I keep using it? +
No. Disconnect it from the internet and stop using it, then bring it to us. Continuing to use an infected machine can spread the infection to other devices on your network, encrypt more files, and send your passwords and banking details to the attacker. The sooner it is off and in our hands, the less damage is done.
How do I keep this from happening again? +
After cleanup we install and configure proper protection and walk you through the habits that keep you safe. For ongoing peace of mind, FatechWatch monitors your PC around the clock, manages security updates, and catches threats before they cause damage, starting at $49.99 per month. Prevention is far cheaper than a second cleanup.
Do you clean Macs as well as Windows PCs? +
Yes. We clean infections, adware, and browser hijackers on both Windows PCs and Apple Macs, on every major brand including Lenovo, HP, ASUS, Acer, MSI, and Apple.
What if it turns out my computer is not infected? +
Sometimes what looks like a virus is a failing hard drive, too little memory, or bloatware. If that is the case we tell you exactly what is going on and quote the real fix. There is a $50 diagnostic fee that is waived when you have us do the work, so if we solve the problem, you are not paying twice.
We cleaned it. Now keep it protected.
FatechWatch monitors your PC around the clock, manages Windows updates, and detects threats before they cause damage. The same team that cleaned your computer, now watching over it 24/7. Starting at $49.99/month.
LEARN ABOUT FATECHWATCH →Computer Repair
Hardware and software repair for laptops and desktops, all major brands, same day where possible.
Computer repair →Data Recovery
Files locked or lost to ransomware or a failing drive? We recover data starting at $99.
Data recovery →Upgrades
A clean machine that is still slow may just need an SSD or more memory. We can help.
Upgrade services →Get the infection gone today.
Flat $99. Most jobs done same day. No appointment needed.
CONTACT US →Walk-ins welcome · Monday through Friday · 9 AM to 6 PM
Computer Virus Removal on the Route 7 Corridor
Fateka Computer Store provides virus and malware removal in Herndon, Virginia at 585 Grove Street, Suite G-10, just minutes from Route 7 and the Dulles Toll Road. We clean infected laptops and desktops for families, students, and small businesses from Herndon, Reston, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Chantilly, Great Falls, McLean, Tysons, Vienna, Oakton, and Fairfax. When a machine is covered in pop-ups, locked by ransomware, or quietly leaking passwords, our technicians clean it by hand and explain exactly what happened.
With over 400 five-star Google reviews and more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Fateka is one of the most trusted computer stores in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Call us at (703) 783-2050 or just walk in. Businesses that want infections prevented rather than cleaned can talk to our managed IT division, Fatech IT Advisors, at (703) 719-4000.