Double-clicking the file didn't launch Los Santos; it launched a Bitcoin miner The Aftermath:

: Many sites use "Human Verification" surveys or secondary installers that bundle "adware" or "bloatware" onto your PC.

: Fake launchers often include keyloggers designed to steal your Rockstar Social Club, Steam, or Epic Games login credentials. System Instability

If you’d like, I can instead help with one of these legal alternatives:

The cost of a legitimate copy of GTA V is roughly the same as two movie tickets or a large pizza. The cost of a cracked launcher is your digital security, your privacy, and potentially your entire identity.

You will find "pre-modded" launchers that promise unlimited money, God mode, and all cars unlocked. These are the most dangerous. They often include persistent registry keys that survive a full Windows reinstall. Once you run that launcher, your system is compromised forever.

provides exhaustive data on launcher requirements and offline play limitations. Safe Modding Practices Instead of risky cracks, most veteran players use GTA5-Mods.com