Run In Safe Mode ((free)) 【360p】

Each OS has a version: Windows (F8 or Shift+Restart), macOS (hold Shift at boot), Android (long-press Power > Safe Mode prompt). The concept is universal.

Run your antivirus. Since the virus isn't active, the scanner can often "kill" it more effectively. run in safe mode

Follow the same path: . Method 3: The "Hard Reboot" (When Windows won't boot) Each OS has a version: Windows (F8 or

Safe Mode loads only essential drivers (mouse, keyboard, basic display). This instantly tells you whether a problem is caused by third-party software, faulty drivers, or a corrupted system file. If your PC runs fine in Safe Mode, the issue is almost certainly not a core Windows failure. Since the virus isn't active, the scanner can

Windows offers several ways to enter Safe Mode depending on whether you can boot into the desktop or not. Method 1: Using Settings (When Windows is working) Press to open Settings. Go to System > Recovery . Under Advanced startup , click Restart now .