gloomy grove
I trusted a friend, I didn't run this and immediately deleted it, yet, Windows Defender still gives me the alert. I keep choosing the Remove options, it still pops up, there's nothing in the Downloads folder. Is there something I can do or should I format the PC?
potent spear
I trusted a friend, I didn't run this and immediately deleted it, yet, Windows D...
You should just because you downloaded a virus. But, it might be a hidden file. Not sure.
opaque grail
you have been infected by pirating 
potent spear
yeah just don't pirate fr
gloomy grove
even if i didnt run it?
potent spear
Yes.
gloomy grove
my friend even ran it and everything
opaque grail
even if i didnt run it?
yeah
gloomy grove
wow
opaque grail
my friend even ran it and everything
then rip to him
potent spear
It's probably fine you could just ignore it if you want because windows defend tends to false flag things anyways. But, I wouldn't doubt you just downloaded a bad crack lol
gloomy grove
i didnt run it,thats the thing
gloomy grove
usually defender would block that shit instantly
potent spear
Should be gone.
potent spear
usually defender would block that shit instantly
Real good viruses get around windows defender most of the time unless it's in the database already
potent spear
i read online how to get rid of this virus
If it isn't called formatting your pc
No.
opaque grail
Real good viruses get around windows defender most of the time unless it's in th...
real virus bypass defender using sleep
gloomy grove
do i have to format the C drive or every other drive
potent spear
It should be on youtube
opaque grail
do i have to format the C drive or every other drive
remove everything and change password
opaque grail
It should be on youtube
don't use youtube
opaque grail
on the C drive?
just remove every partition
potent spear
do i have to format the C drive or every other drive
Probaby mainly c drive but it could be on the other drives
gloomy grove
while Z and F are for random
potent spear
don't use youtube
Youre lame.
opaque grail
even the other to be safe
potent spear
thick indian accent man is going to help him format his pc
opaque grail
Youre lame.
?
opaque grail
thick indian accent man is going to help him format his pc
nah use official microsoft guide
potent spear
Guhhh
opaque grail
or your brain
potent spear
It's like the same thing but yes
gloomy grove
28 years without a virus and just need one day where i let the guard down
brain functioning at 99%
so the location of this virus
it says it's in Downloads
because that's where it has been, the zip file
gloomy grove
ANYWAY, defender still says i scanned at 11:03, it's 11:50 now
frosty pasture
because that's where it has been, the zip file
simple
zou got an virus_
got an virus?
ok
ok
ok
some virus already inject
even if u didnt open
it can auto open somehow
gloomy grove
fuck
opaque grail
we already told him what to do @frosty pasture
frosty pasture
Go to “Windows Security” > “Virus & threat protection” > “Scan options”
Choose “Custom scan” to perform a virus and malware scan
opaque grail
The "infection" is a keygen
no and no
gloomy grove
Which is just a thing that generates a product key
yes
opaque grail
if you read the photo you see a patch.exe
vegas pro don't use product key
and that's the virus
mint bison
if you read the photo you see a patch.exe
And the detection is "HackTool:Win32/Keygen"
opaque grail
And the detection is "HackTool:Win32/Keygen"
generic name
gloomy grove
my friend did that
opaque grail
no
opaque grail
bad thing to do
gloomy grove
yes
opaque grail
the most secure is to reset with a usb
frosty pasture
my friend did that
Uninstall any unrecognized software or applications to prevent further infection
Reset your browser settings to their default values to remove any malware-infected extensions or add-ons.
If the anti-virus software doesn’t detect or remove the virus, try using a malware removal tool like Norton Power Eraser (for Windows) or a similar tool for your operating system.
If all else fails, perform a factory reset on your computer. This will erase all data, so be sure to back up important files before doing so.
mint bison
opaque grail
it's a generic name
gloomy grove
Uninstall any unrecognized software or applications to prevent further infection...
backing up important files
mint bison
In what sense
gloomy grove
do i store them on another drive or will they get removed
frosty pasture
backing up important files
dont do yet
HackTool:Win32/Keygen malware is categorized as a dangerous program by Microsoft Defender with a Severe threat level.
This malware poses a severe threat due to its ability to automatically create executable files within the key generator or the software you activated. Files of this nature are hard to locate, and infection will remain on your device until these files are removed.
Although Microsoft Defender often quarantines this threat, which limits its ability to spread further, it cannot automatically remove it. Therefore, it may be found on your device every time you run a scan. The only way to completely remove the malware from your device is by taking the manual route.
opaque grail
In what sense
so windows defender can't know if it's a patcher or a keygen
and vegas pro don't use product key btw
frosty pasture
do i store them on another drive or will they get removed
Quarantined it?
gloomy grove
Quarantined it?
i Removed it, Quarantined it
kept doing it
wont go away
it's still in Downloads
would running in safe mode help?
opaque grail
i'm telling you @gloomy grove reset with a usb
frosty pasture
would running in safe mode help?
no
it keeps infecting
I HAVE THE SOLUTION
TUTORIAL
IDK
opaque grail
I HAVE THE SOLUTION
stop
cursive windBOT
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opaque grail
use this
frosty pasture
Search for Windows Security in Windows Search and open the Windows Security app.
Next, click on Protection history in the left sidebar.
View the threat dialog for HackTool:Win32/Keygen.
Take note of the location where the threat was detected.
Paste it into File Explorer.
Delete the infected file.
Next, you should remove any key generator software or crack you have used to activate the software's premium features. Follow these steps to do that:
In the Windows Search box, type "Control Panel."
Open the Control Panel app.
Navigate to Programs and Features.
Find the key generator software you just installed.
Upon finding it, right-click it and select Uninstall.
Activating software with cracks or fake key generators alters the software files to make them appear as if the software was activated. Depending on the crack you're using, it may add some malicious files to the software folder so that its premium features remain active. So deleting the key generator software alone won't help much.
To eradicate the malware, you must remove these extra malicious files from the main software folder. Since most malicious files are hidden in the folder, you must unhide them first. To do this, click the View tab, expand the Show menu and click Hidden items.
Following that, follow these steps to remove the malware files from the recently activated software:
Open the File Explorer.
Open the installation folder for the software you used a crack or key generator for.
Look through its files and folders to see if you find anything suspicious.
If you notice a suspicious or extra file, search the file name on the web to see if it's part of your primary software or the suspicious file you need to get rid of.
Delete the file from your device if it is not part of the main software.
https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-remove-hacktoolwin32keygen-malware/
there
opaque grail
Search for Windows Security in Windows Search and open the Windows Security app....
stop polluting
frosty pasture
and that's dosen't help anything
look at it
u didnt even read it
on the website is even more
opaque grail
look at it
i look at it generic ai bullshit
frosty pasture
its not
opaque grail
stop linking to those fake ass guides
frosty pasture
frosty pasture
yes it is because telling "uhm remove it" dosen't help anything
FUCK YOU
potent spear
No lol.
frosty pasture
its not telling rmeove it
IT KEEPS FUCKIGN SPREADING
EVERY SECOND
DUMBASS
IT CORRUPTS INTO FILES
potent spear
But sometimes I have too just to have peace and mind with certain applications that get flagged sometimes.
potent spear
Usually windows is good about not flagging the cypto mining software i used like 6 times in a year
frosty pasture
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@gloomy grove
little ricky is the guy
who has it
it might be over for him
lol
the guy who got the virus
bruh
are you fucking dunb
HackTool:Win32/Keygen is a type of malware that creates license keys for illegitimate software activations. It is categorized as a severe threat by Microsoft Defender and can spread through cracks or key generators for premium software.
no
little ricky did
dumbass
its not
im saying what happens to him
bc i did read
what happens
@gloomy grove
dont factory reset
yet
gloomy grove
im changing all my passwords
frosty pasture
frosty pasture
im changing all my passwords
here
gloomy grove
my friend sent me that video
opaque grail
i think he know that
gloomy grove
but i dont use it
gloomy grove
not yet
frosty pasture
or is the virus still on
gloomy grove
the scan is stuck
gloomy grove
frosty pasture
if u dont run safe mode NOW
even more crappy things get added
its taking
storage
not that easy
if u did read
it adds things
in ur apps
opaque grail
the whole pc is infected
frosty pasture
the whole pc is infected
yeah
opaque grail
if windows defender can't remove this then
opaque grail
stop spamming
frosty pasture
JUST GET IN SAFE MODE
potent spear
HackTool:Win32/Keygen is a type of malware that creates license keys for illegit...
which would be why it got flagged
frosty pasture
GET IN SAFE MODE
opaque grail
JUST GET IN SAFE MODE
safe mode won't save you it's too late
opaque grail
and safe mode is more for faulty driver
frosty pasture
that dumbass
opaque grail
not for viruses
frosty pasture
@gloomy grove is the app an exe
or an folder
if its an folder
open
and show me
it
potent spear
I almost never use safemode and usually I never need to so
frosty pasture
safemode is good
gloomy grove
Ok reel back a little
frosty pasture
if ur pc isnt fucked up yet
gloomy grove
Im in safe mod
frosty pasture
oh nice
frosty pasture
Im in safe mod
now look at some tutorials
opaque grail
now look at some tutorials
are you fr
frosty pasture
if you can't help don't text
I help
dumbas
u just saying shit words
and didnt even say anything to him
to even try and help
frosty pasture
ur just arguing
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gloomy grove
Ok then?
gloomy grove
Can i download it on my fucked pc
I cant run windows 11
Windows defender down in safe mod
Mode
gloomy grove
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/windows-11-pro/dg7gmgf0d8h4
Please
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gloomy grove
Ok, my friend is saying "vegas always gives alarm
mint bison
🧐 you want this guy to spend 110 euro on a windows usb?
opaque grail
It would not affect my other drives
no but it's better to format it because maybe the virus has infected other drives
opaque grail
I cant just format 15 years
it's up to you but some virus can do that
gloomy grove
Stealing passwords i dont care, im changing them
opaque grail
so yeah buy this and use the usb inside
gloomy grove
Doing it
gloomy grove
change all your password in your phone
Also, can i install windows on a virgin m.2?
I have it sitting on the desk
opaque grail
Also, can i install windows on a virgin m.2?
yeah
gloomy grove
But i have to run my pc to install the windows program
opaque grail
But i have to run my pc to install the windows program
no just buy it and you have the usb ready and everything
gloomy grove
I dont have a pc now, need to get my fathers
Should i restart the pc and see if maybe possibly the alarm went away?
gloomy grove
no just buy it and you have the usb ready and everything
I changed my most sensible passwords
If i dont login to my accounts, they should be safe
Correct?
Im afraid of token rippers
opaque grail
If i dont login to my accounts, they should be safe
if it's saved or you use the remember me
change the password
gloomy grove
I deleted all the cookies and tokens before shutting it down
The pc
So all sessions have quit
gloomy grove
I changed all the gmail passwords
Ok i get it i need to buy that thing
Btw is the key permanent
Or do i have to buy another one for w11
opaque grail
Btw is the key permanent
yes and you can use it 5 times
gloomy grove
Oof ok
opaque grail
he can't upgrade
gloomy grove
Its old
It didnt
Its a self assembled
It went through everything
Yes
I installed a windows 7 then 10
No it isnt
Im changing all passwords
Paypal amazon
Dont matter
The price
I paid 10€ for this windows pro key
Yeah
Probably
It was like 2012
I can afford it now
Better now than never
Anyway
We are 100% sure this virus is the demise for my pc
Way back in the GTX 560ti era
Never had to format it
I upgraded it bro
Im not born yesterday
Of course its brand new now
Doesnt matter, im trying to fix my damn issue
Possible data breach that will keep sending my copy of my system to a brazilian lowlife
Indeed, that isnt
Need to enable that bitlocker thing
opaque grail
Possible data breach that will keep sending my copy of my system to a brazilian ...
real
opaque grail
I have my PC unplugged
let him like that and wait till you got that copy
gloomy grove
Unhooked from LAN
Ffs what about my war thunder login streak
I recently got banned apparently but i can still login just fine, just unsure what would happen if i log out
Its midnight
I have work in 12 hours
I am 27 bro
And apparently dumber than i expected
You learn something new everyday
I shouldnt listen to an highschooler tbh
But here i am begging at random feet
Not your fault
Zoomers can get in Rockstar games accounts
Maybe youre smart
Id like second, third, fourth opinion
Im trying to think
opaque grail
Id like second, third, fourth opinion
my opinion is what i have tell you
gloomy grove
Ok
opaque grail
as a second opinion
gloomy grove
But do they ALWAYS end like this
Virus infections
I had downloaded viruses before
Always managed to delete them
opaque grail
Virus infections
the best solution is always to wipe it the most secure option as the start of viruses
gloomy grove
True
If i unplug my SSD and m.2 where i store my junk
Will my pc boot up
With the C SSD
opaque grail
Will my pc boot up
the usb inside of the copy will act as a bootable disk
opaque grail
you can have a blank disk and still boot and install
gloomy grove
But do i need to boot up in the bios
opaque grail
no need to worry
gloomy grove
So it will boot up automatically
opaque grail
yeah if you replace with the blank m.2
gloomy grove
I cant use an m.2
Because i need an m.2 reader lol
I have some HDDs and HDD reader
My only usb stick i used to store txt files with my info and passwords so i cant delete that
opaque grail
I cant use an m.2
plug it into the motherboard
gloomy grove
I would need to install the program on the mobo
opaque grail
I would need to install the program on the mobo
using the usb inside of the boxed copy
gloomy grove
Therefore, booting up the pc and installing rhe program on it
Oh it comes with the stick
opaque grail
Oh it comes with the stick
yes i'm trying to tell you
gloomy grove
I still havent looked at it
My bad
Will the C drive get nuked
Yes, of course, but is it worth formatting this poor 2014 SSD
opaque grail
Will the C drive get nuked
not if you used the spare m.2 drive
gloomy grove
So the physical infected SSD, what do i do with it
opaque grail
So the physical infected SSD, what do i do with it
nothing
gloomy grove
What "nothing"
I need details, i never had to format an SSD
Or gotten infected in the first place
This is uncharted territory for me
opaque grail
What "nothing"
it's infected unless we format we can't use it
gloomy grove
Ok, formatting it is. You recon i will be able to install windows
Because
There was this random update i couldnt install
Referencing to Bitlocker
It was a Bitlocker update but since its turned off on my machine
I also recon the files are still there since properties in Downloads folder says "3 files"
In an empty folder
Also
Since i had this in the back of my skull
I wanted to move to linux
I dont know if this is high time to move there
You guys can give tips? Will my SSDs work on linux, plug and play
gloomy grove
it's infected unless we format we can't use it
Hello
opaque grail
hi
gloomy grove
I managed to find my guts and boot up my oc
Pc
The threats are gone
Now i get two low threat
After a full scan
Linkury and Asktoolbar
It was after the full scan of yesterday
I think and hope and PRAY the virus of yesterday was an artifact
Because my windows defender is spotty at best
I think im safe?
I backed up everything on a USB stick, the pictures of my dogs.
Any inputs?
Removing, quarantining does nothing, like yesterday, do i follow the path and delete them?
opaque grail
i would not consider this pc safe
gloomy grove
All drives are ripped out
gloomy grove
Hi
Windows defender did not find any threats
It seems my defender freaked itself off
Everytime i used Remove on the virus for Action, the antivirus WORKED
BUT the alert stayed in the system
So every time I went scanning for viruses, the same virus scanned on the 8th of august would pop up
And it weirded me out, because the threats found were 0
Followed a guide to help me clear the defender scans history
No more viruses found
