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  1. I'm afraid I have malware on my laptop because I don't recognize a file $WINDOWS.~TMP.


    Inside the $WINDOWS.~TMP folder there are several folders, subfolders, exe, etc that I don't recognize either, most of these folders include the word “Microsoft” in the name. I'd like to know if it really is trustworthy or not.Here are examples of the names of these folders/subfolders: dlmanifests Microsoft-OneCore-Application Model-Sync-Desktop-FOD-Package... Microsoft-OneCore-DirectX-Database-FOD-Package~~amd64~~1... Microsoft-Win4-Feature~~amd64~~ Microsoft-Win4-WOW64-Feature~~amd64~~ Microsoft-Windows-Client-Desktop-Required-Package~~amd64~... Microsoft-Windows-Client-Desktop-Required-WOW

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    Eduardo Fortes1, Jun 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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    I have an acer travelmate laptop. TMP-645-M.

    I have Windows 10 loaded. All works fine. I hadn't noticed an issue with the display.

    However, I have come today to connect an external monitor to the laptop. The monitor does not receive a signal from the laptop. On review I found the Intel HD Graphics Family is blocked.

    I have read numerous threads which appear to suggest there is an issue. I have installed the Intel Support Assistant Tool which provides the following information for the driver

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    Can someone please advise on proper guidance for fixing this issue. Nothing should be this difficult to fix.
     
  4. I'm afraid I have malware on my laptop because I don't recognize a file $WINDOWS.~TMP.

    How to change location of MSI????.tmp file

    Hi,

    You may change the location of the .tmp file by following the steps provided below:

    • Go to This PC.
    • Right-click This PC, and then select Advanced System Setting.
    • Click Environment Variables.
    • Under system variable, double-click tmp and change the path for the file of your reference.

    If the location still can't be changed, we suggest that you post it on our
    MSDN forum
    . We have highly technical users and IT professionals there that can address your concern.

    Feel free to contact us if you have other concerns.
     
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