Do not rely on just one tool. Use a "shotgun approach" with multiple reputable scanners to ensure all traces are found.
Booting into prevents most malware from launching automatically during startup, making it easier to delete.
Open the (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and look for suspicious, high-resource, or unusually named background processes.
On Windows 10/11, go to , find Advanced startup , and click Restart now . Then navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart , and press 5 for Safe Mode with Networking. 3. Terminate Malicious Processes
Use a tool like rKill from BleepingComputer to automatically terminate known malicious processes without deleting them, allowing your antivirus to work more effectively. 4. Deep System Scan
: Immediately disable Wi-Fi and unplug Ethernet cables to prevent the malware from communicating with a command-and-control (C2) server or spreading to other devices.
