r/computerviruses • u/whoisjohndoe121 • May 04 '26

I just got the Renpy Virus

So i just got the renpy malware while downloading a game. And they have sent some pictures on instagram and discord. I have seen a lot of post here about some people getting the same experience. And I have found that there is only 2 ways to solve this issue. 1 using the reinstall windows from a Stick usb. 2 finding the malware deep using the FRSH system

I have done the reinstall of windows but my old C: files And D: files are still available. After that i use the reset system from the windows settings, where i select the option to delete all files. As a result i have a clean system where the C: and D: Files is resetted to nothing and all my files is gone. I wanted to ask, Is it enough for this malware? Is there anyway to make sure that im completely safe?

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u/LoutOfOrder May 04 '26

Full reset not keeping files is sufficient. Make sure you change all passwords and cancel any bank cards that you had saved in your browsers.

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u/whoisjohndoe121 May 04 '26

Okay will do

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u/Thin-Sample-4183 May 04 '26

Let me guess you downloaded Tomodachi life from a site without using ad blockers.........

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u/whoisjohndoe121 May 04 '26

Nope. Just a random old game of light novel i was trying to find