startup persistence detection

Startup persistence detection involves identifying malware that maintains its presence across system reboots by running as a service, driver, scheduled task, or injecting into system processes. Windows Security Offline Scan, available in Windows 10 and Windows 11, is a tool designed to remove such persistent threats by booting into a trusted environment. This method is effective against rootkits, boot-time malware, and recurring infections that evade standard scans. The tag covers techniques for detecting and eliminating malware that uses startup persistence mechanisms, with a focus on Microsoft Defender's offline scanning capabilities.