So you’ve got an oddly performing computer. Regardless of whether your computer is old or new, there are some explainable reasons for it to act weird.

You might already be guessing it right – there could be malware hiding in plain sight on your system.

But, how? You must have got anti-malware software on your computer, especially if you own a Windows computer.

Like the organic viruses, these sneaky trojans are very well equipped with technology. So much that they can even escape the pesky eyes of the anti-virus software.

Nonetheless, these signs should help you figure out if you have malware on your computer.

Keep reading to know more.

You’re Receiving Pop-Ups

One of the first signs that an unwanted virus has sneaked into your computer is if you start receiving pop-ups.

If you’re receiving pop-up product ads while browsing the internet, you might be a victim of adware programs.

However, it is noteworthy that sometimes these ads might only be an affiliate source for the adware perpetrator. On other occasions, these ads might link to malicious websites.

So, you should try to avoid clicking on these ads as much as possible.

You Have Unfamiliar Apps On Your Computer

Potentially unwanted programs are another tell-tale sign that you might have malware on your system.

If you find some unfamiliar apps or programs on your computer, you should immediately seek a solution to it. Meaning you should, first of all, try to remove unwanted apps from your system. Doing so should help remove any temporary logs that the app might have on your system.

The next thing you can do is run a thorough system scan for malware. It should help identify and remove any suspicious programs resting on your system.

It is worth noting that potentially unwanted programs can quickly harvest your personal information. And therefore, invite other potential threats to your life, such as ransom messages.

Your Browser Keeps Redirecting

Another tell-tale sign that you might have malware on your computer is if your browser starts redirecting to unknown URLs. The issue is quite familiar with all computer users, Mac and Windows, alike.

Usually, this malware enters your system with the help of browser extensions. A typical example is Ask Search in the Chrome browser.

You can try uninstalling extensions from your browser, and it should help resolve any such issues.

In case the problem still persists, you should try removing and reinstalling the browser onto your system.

Weird Posts Appear On Your Facebook

Last but not least, if you start receiving weird posts on your social media page, it is also a sign of malware presence on your computer. For example, you may begin to receive pornographic content.

Other examples may include posts about violence or religious terrorism.

Yes, it could be that bad. The solution here is to remove all your personal data, for once, and logging out from your profile. It should help resolve these pending issues.

Suppose you still receive weird posts on your social media page. In that case, you should try scanning your system for potentially harmful programs.

In some cases, there might be no evidence of malware on your system. And your computer is acting all fine. Yes, it is possible. In such cases, regular system scans may prove helpful.