Many versions of 000.exe are designed to replicate themselves instantly. Once opened, the program opens hundreds of instances of itself, pinning your CPU usage at 100%. This usually results in a "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) or a total system freeze, requiring a hard factory reset. 2. File Corruption
: Harmless scripts designed to mimic the "haunted" effects from stories. Ransomware : Encrypting your files and demanding payment. Spyware : Stealing credentials or monitoring keystrokes. Safety Warnings
Restart your computer in . This prevents non-essential programs (including most viruses) from starting up automatically. 3. Run a Deep Scan

