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The thread discusses a user's computer infected by a virus after downloading malicious software, which has caused Windows to ask for a product key and prevented normal access. Respondents suggest booting into safe mode by powering off and on multiple times, then disabling startup items to remove the malware. The overall tone emphasizes caution, warning that some suggested solutions might be scams or ineffective, and highlighting the importance of proper security measures.
The thread discusses a user's computer infected by a virus after downloading malicious software, which has caused Windows to ask for a product key and prevented normal access. Respondents suggest booting into safe mode by powering off and on multiple times, then disabling startup items to remove the malware. The overall tone emphasizes caution, warning that some suggested solutions might be scams or ineffective, and highlighting the importance of proper security measures.
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That is probably part of the virus (not a real windows activation screen), turn the computer on and power it off three times and you should be able to get into safe mode. Go into the task manager and disable everything in start up and if you see any weird items, that is probably the virus.
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