As she downloaded and installed the software, Sarah realized that she needed a license key to unlock its full features. She searched high and low for a legitimate license key, but it seemed like every link she clicked on led to a suspicious website or a fake key generator.

: Automatically repairs changes made by malware to system files and the Registry without requiring manual editing. Rootkit Detection

Relieved, Leo ran a "Deep System Scan." The progress bar moved with lightning speed. Within seconds, the screen went black.

| Action | Why It Matters | |--------|----------------| | | Stops the Trojan from communicating with its command‑and‑control server. | | Enter Safe Mode (with Networking) | Loads only essential Windows services, preventing many Trojans from starting. | | Create a system restore point (if you can) | Gives you a fallback option if cleaning goes awry. | | Back up critical files (to an external drive that is not connected to the internet ) | Prevents data loss in case you need to reinstall Windows. |