Well, I contracted ransomeware while surfing google for a program to download and convert youtube videos into playable media I accidently downloaded ransomware. Only one time in my life did I ever discover a virus and had to personally remove it. It was with my old desktop computer. My laptop being all I have is a big issue... and if anything finding a virus that's on your computer isn't always easy, as it can make copies of themselves and fake copies of themselves to make their removal difficult. Plus, sometimes viruses are multiple files and not just one. Luckily I was able to deal with the virus quick and easy. I was so happy! I did it the fastest I ever did too, even though this is the second virus I dealt with.

Just going to mention, it's far safer and faster to let a virus protection program fix a problem... but if you don't have one, or if your program isn't up-to-date or efficient if you know your way around a computer, doing the work yourself is an option. I always want a good virus protection program though... you should too! Learning this stuff is nice... even better if your knowledge is put to use successfully. Just remember to not lose hope and not to panic. Stay calm and in control... viruses are just a dumb set of scripts and code and can be easily outsmarted by a sentient free-willed being, whether or human, or even a monkey, lol.