How to Remove ‘Mahasona’ Virus

1.Press Alt+Ctrl+Del and get Task manager
2.Find explorer.exe task in process tab and select and end the process
3.Select folder option in my computer>Tool and select view and tick the 'show hidden file and folder' and unmark the 'Hide protected operating system file' and ok

4.Go to operating system installed drive (Most probably 'C' drive and find the explorer.exe in windows>system32 folder and delete it. (Note: Do not double click to open the drive instead of that select it from address bar)
5.If you have removable disk plug them pressing shift key and select drive from address bar.
6.Delete the auto run file and other unknown .exe files.

Now you are free from 'Mahasona' Virus.

How to Protect Your Computer from Viruses

1. You have to use antivirus program to securely remove virus from your computer. It will clear all the viruses that antivirus definition exists. Important thing is you have to frequently update your virus definition.


2. Do not allow any program to enter your computer without your permission; some websites ask you to install some program to your computer to display their content correctly; but do not allow them to install if you not trust that site content. Close that prompt dialogs as you close the window and do not use “Cancel”, ”No need”, ”No” or other relevant option given by this site.

3. If you really want to completely protect computer!! In practical, You cannot do it. But you can increase protection if you follow best practices.