Ann, a user, is browsing shopping websites on the Internet when she receives a pop-up message on her screen indicating a virus has been detected by the antivirus software. Which of the following actions should be performed NEXT?
A) Ignore the message because it is likely adware.
B) Run a scan on the entire local drive.
C) Clear temporary files and folders.
D) Minimize the alert and continue browsing the Internet.

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Running a scan on the entire local drive is the appropriate next step to ensure that any potential threats are identified and removed by the antivirus software.

Ann, a User, Is Browsing Shopping Websites on the Internet