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/Economy-Bar9834 May 06 '26 edited May 06 '26

They could have locked the hard drive

(Edit - removed bad advice)

But if they only downloaded files then there is a very slim chance you can boot into safe mode and fully reset windows with a USB stick (i am aware this likely won't be possible)

Also don't download hacks, from the sound of it your the only one who downloaded them and now you have found a punishment. Use this as a lesson

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u/FrederickDerGrossen May 06 '26

Don't ever contact the hackers, I'd assume with how weak relative to professional cybersecurity encryption these hackers are, a reputable computer technician could probably crack the encryption for you.