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WinNT/Ispro
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
WinNT/Ispro is a family of kernel-mode rootkit programs that targets PCs running certain versions of Microsoft Windows. This rootkit is often bundled with adware that has also infected the PC. The rootkit allows an attacker to prevent deletion or modification of certain files and registry keys on an infected PC.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
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