: Hackers sometimes hide malicious components in areas like the EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) partition, which many standard antivirus tools do not scan.
: If you do download an ISO, use the certutil command in the Command Prompt to check its SHA256 hash and ensure it hasn't been tampered with. : Hackers sometimes hide malicious components in areas
: Windows 8.1 reached its end of support on January 10, 2023. Using an outdated OS from an untrusted source leaves your computer extremely vulnerable. Safer Alternatives : Hackers sometimes hide malicious components in areas
: "Preactivated" versions are often cracked or modded, which can lead to frequent crashes or blue screens during or after installation. : Hackers sometimes hide malicious components in areas