There is an opinion that there are no viruses for Android. In fact, there are many types of malicious files that can infect the system and get hold of your sensitive information.

Viruses exist not only on computers, but also on tablets and even smartphones.

Let's look at how to check Android for viruses through a computer and, if necessary, from unwanted programs.

Types of viruses on Android

There are such malicious files and applications:

1. Trojans - this type of virus is well known to most Windows users. They penetrate the system, record the actions taking place in it, and obtain information about passwords for mail, accounts on networks and other important data to transfer it to attackers. But removing Trojans is pretty easy.
2. Viruses that look like, filling the screen with spam, useless ads, do not allow you to work calmly in applications.
3. Viruses that send SMS messages. Such files are aimed at withdrawing funds from your account by constantly sending messages to certain numbers.
4. Malicious programs. They are also capable of generating a lot of advertising, even when turned off they consume a large volume. They are recognized by the antivirus as unwanted content on the device.
5. Extortionists. A particularly annoying and problematic view that can stop the normal display of the system. All you will see is a message asking you to send a certain amount to an account number to unlock the screen. Never agree to such actions, as this will not help you get rid of the pest.

Ways to check the tablet for viruses through a computer

The easiest way is to do this:

• Connect your gadget to your PC via a USB cable.
• On Android, select storage mode.
• Open "My Computer", which will display the external storage of your tablet or phone.
• Right-click on the drive of the device, select the check through antivirus item.
• If the program finds unwanted files, clean them up.

You can also perform this procedure directly through the utility itself - just select the required external media for verification in its menu.

This method will help check Android for Trojans. To make sure there are no unwanted programs or to remove annoying banners, more drastic measures are needed.

• Install Android Commander on your computer.
• Connect your device to PC, scan for malicious files.
• Clean or delete found infected files.
• If the program recognizes some Android applications as infected, go to Android Commander and delete them there.

And to get rid of banners with ads, clean the device in the same way as before, but then use Android Commander to erase the cache and browser data.

Ways to remove ransomware applications

Through the computer, in this case, it happens like this:

• Connect to PC.
• In a tablet or smartphone, go to Recovery mode - hold down the power key and volume up for ten seconds.
• In the menu that appears, select Wipe data/factory reset and click OK.
• Copy important data from the drive to the PC memory (do not forget to check it for viruses).
• Format the drive on your computer.
• By returning to the factory settings, the gadget will be completely cleared of malicious files.
• The necessary information can be reset to the tablet or smartphone from the hard drive again.

There are many types of viruses, and all of them can harm the device in one way or another. But any user can get rid of them on their own by following simple steps. Now you know how to remove viruses from a tablet through a computer, but in the future we advise you to regularly check Android and carefully download any data.