A technician is preparing to clean a computer infected with malware. What is the first step they should take in terms of their anti-malware software to ensure the most effective removal process?
Uninstall and then immediately reinstall the anti-malware software.
Update the anti-malware software to ensure it has the latest virus definitions.
Run a full system scan using the anti-malware software's current version.
Disable the anti-malware software's real-time scanning feature.