When dealing with a malware-infected system, isolating the system from the network and disabling System Restore are critical initial steps. The next step in the malware removal process should be:
* Perform an antivirus scan: This helps to identify and remove the malware from the system. Running a thorough scan using updated antivirus software is essential to detect and clean any malicious files.
* Run Windows updates: This is important for system security but should be done after the malware is removed to avoid further issues.
* Reimage the system: This is a more drastic measure and should be considered if the antivirus scan cannot fully clean the system.
* Enable System Restore: This should only be done after the system is confirmed to be clean.
Reference:
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 3.3: Given a scenario use best practice procedures for malware removal.
Malware removal best practices documentation.

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