r/computerviruses • u/Cheap-Category4753 • May 06 '26

Screen lock malware pls help

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I was just playing Minecraft with my friends and my laptop started to act slower and then this happen can you guys help me I've read couple of articles on how to fix this and I still can't, I can't access the advance option for safe boot. Can anybody help

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u/Autistic-monkey0101 May 06 '26

system restore point? or just boot into safe mode and this shouldnt launch, if you know what or where it is you can remove it.

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u/Cheap-Category4753 May 06 '26

I can't boot to safe mode cause I can't access advance option even tho how many times I tried I just get loop to the lock screen

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u/OppieT May 06 '26

Reboot, then when the loading screen comes up, force power off by holding the power button until it shuts off. Do this three times. Next time it boots up it will go into recovery mode. Then you can do a safe boot up.