In Windows, cmd is the command prompt, meaning the pirated “game” likely ran something harmful upon launch.
A lot of legit games do this on first run, though. Registering DLLs and such. You do get viruses from pirated games; I'm just saying a command prompt launching is not diagnostic.
I've seen this happen on websites.
Should I keep all my sensitive information on my computer?
I keep all my passwords in a text file on my desktop.
I've learned this technique from many corporations over the years. Since they always tell me my data will be secure and never compromised.
Why ask questions when you can follow blindly? It's just easier that way.
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