Alex finds a link on a random forum or a public Google Drive. To get the activator to work, the site tells Alex to disable the antivirus and firewall. Alex follows the instructions, runs the
: Many sites offering "offline links" for these tools bundle them with malware, ransomware, or backdoors.
: Using unauthorized activation tools violates Microsoft's license agreements and can have legal consequences depending on your region. Official Alternatives for Offline Activation
The user's request specifies "offline." This implies a desire to activate the OS without connecting the target machine to the internet.