The app detected something — should I delete it?

The app detected something — should I delete it?

Put it in Quarantine first. This isolates the file safely and lets you test system stability. If everything works normally after a reboot, you can remove it from Quarantine. If you’re unsure (e.g., the file looks system-critical or work-related), leave it quarantined and contact Support. Suspect a false positive? Submit the item from Quarantine or add a temporary exclusion after our review.

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