Before taking it to the repair shop
Scan USB flash drives for viruses
It’s happened to everyone: somehow your computer got infected and won’t even boot. Instead of taking it straight to a repair shop and paying an exorbitant amount, try a USB virus scanner. These devices can scan your system for viruses and malware without booting the operating system.
There are numerous USB virus scanners on the market, but it can be difficult to determine which one is the best choice for you.
Below are the best USB virus scanners to try. Not only can these programs be launched from USB drives, but they can also scan new drives that are inserted into your system.