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Signs Your Computer Is Infected
Recognise any of these symptoms? Your Canberra PC or laptop may have a virus, malware or spyware infection that needs sorting now.
Computer Running Extremely Slow
Malware quietly chewing through CPU and memory, grinding your system to a crawl.
Pop-ups, Ads & Scareware
Adware and scareware flooding your screen with fake virus warnings and unwanted ads.
Programs Opening or Closing on Their Own
A trojan or remote-access malware taking control of your apps without your input.
Files Missing or Encrypted
Ransomware locking up your data and demanding payment to release it.
Browser Redirecting to Strange Sites
A browser hijacker or DNS tampering pushing you to dodgy, malicious websites.
Antivirus Disabled or Not Working
Malware switching off your security software so it can hide from detection.
Fake "Tech Support" Takeover
A scam pop-up or caller convinced you to give remote access — we lock them out and clean up.
Computer Crashing or Freezing
Rootkits or system-level malware causing instability, random crashes and blue screens.
Our Virus & Malware Removal Services
Complete threat detection, removal and clean-up for every kind of infection — then your machine secured against the next one.
Complete Virus & Malware Scan and Removal
Deep system scan with professional-grade tools to find and eliminate every threat.
Ransomware Assessment & Clean-Up
Assess ransomware damage, recover data where possible, and clean the machine so it's safe to use.
Spyware & Keylogger Removal
Find and remove hidden spyware, keyloggers and surveillance software stealing your data.
Browser Hijacker & Adware Cleanup
Strip out unwanted toolbars, redirects and pop-ups and restore your browser settings.
Trojan & Rootkit Removal
Advanced scanning for trojans and deeply embedded rootkits hiding at the system level.
Scam & Fake "Tech Support" Recovery
Hit by a fake support pop-up or remote-access scam? We cut off access and clean the machine out.
Post-Clean-Up Securing
Once it's clean, we update your software, tidy your security settings and lock things down. Ongoing protection plans live at IT Security.
Data Recovery from Infected Systems
Recover files from virus-damaged drives and corrupted systems wherever possible.
How It Works
Three simple steps to a clean, secure computer.
Book Online or Call
Tell us about your symptoms. Book online in 60 seconds or call us for immediate help.
We Scan & Remove
A Canberra technician arrives same-day (or connects remotely), runs a deep scan, and wipes out every threat.
Cleaned & Secured
We clean up the mess, tidy your security settings and make sure your system is safe to use again.
Why Choose Geeks IT Canberra
Trusted by Canberra households & businesses for fast, thorough virus and malware clean-ups. Here's what sets us apart.
Complete Threat Removal
We don't just clear the obvious stuff — we deep-scan the whole system to remove every virus, trojan, rootkit and spyware infection.
Same-Day, On-Site or Remote
Infections are urgent. Book early and we'll come to your home or office anywhere in the ACT — or jump on remotely if that's quicker.
Cleaned & Secured Afterward
Every clean-up finishes with your machine tidied and your security settings sorted — at no extra cost. Ongoing protection is available via our IT Security service.
No Fix, No Fee
If we can't remove the infection, you don't pay. Zero risk, complete peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about virus and malware removal in Canberra.
Common signs include slow performance, constant pop-ups, programs behaving strangely, browser redirects and a disabled antivirus. If you're not sure, book a diagnosis — we'll tell you exactly what's going on before doing any work.
Both. We offer same-day on-site visits to homes and offices right across the ACT, and we can also connect remotely for many infections — often the fastest way to get you sorted.
We assess ransomware infections and clean the machine so it's safe to use again. Decryption isn't always possible, but we can often recover data and always make sure the threat is gone. For lost files, see our Data Recovery service.
It happens to plenty of people. We cut off any remote-access tools the scammers installed, scan for anything left behind, and help you change passwords and secure accounts. The sooner you call, the better.
We make every effort to preserve your files. In most cases they stay intact after removal. If there's any risk, we'll talk through backup options with you first.
Most virus and malware removals are completed in 1–2 hours. Deep or complex infections may take longer, and we'll let you know upfront if that's the case.
Yes — Macs get malware too. We remove threats from both Windows and macOS systems. For other Mac issues, see our Computer Repairs service.
After every clean-up we update your software and tidy your security settings. For ongoing protection — antivirus, firewalls, backups and scam awareness — take a look at our IT Security service.
Virus & Malware Removal Across Canberra
On-site (and remote) virus and malware removal available right across the ACT and surrounds.