I bought a new mini PC from what seemed to be a reputable seller on Amazon with Windows 10 Pro installed for running Plex and/or HomeSeer. First thing I did was to scan for malware and it found quite a bit, see attachments.
I used MalwareBytes to identify and remove but some of it appeared to reinstall several times. The files are currently in quarantine and have not reinstalled since. Advice on line ranges from use our special tool (hello more malware) to reinstalling the OS which was recommended by Microsoft. According to post from Microsoft to another user, the OS product key can be found in Bios for reinstall. I was not provided with a key but it says licensed (bulk).
The computer was all setup with a local login before I received it. I have removed one program winrar as it was displaying in Chinese and replaced it with zip7. I don't see any other odd programs.
Should I try to reinstall OS using key in Bios? Do I need to buy a new license? Can I rely on MalwareBytes to clean it up or are there other risks it may not be picking up?
I used MalwareBytes to identify and remove but some of it appeared to reinstall several times. The files are currently in quarantine and have not reinstalled since. Advice on line ranges from use our special tool (hello more malware) to reinstalling the OS which was recommended by Microsoft. According to post from Microsoft to another user, the OS product key can be found in Bios for reinstall. I was not provided with a key but it says licensed (bulk).
The computer was all setup with a local login before I received it. I have removed one program winrar as it was displaying in Chinese and replaced it with zip7. I don't see any other odd programs.
Should I try to reinstall OS using key in Bios? Do I need to buy a new license? Can I rely on MalwareBytes to clean it up or are there other risks it may not be picking up?
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