Windows 10: Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack

Discus and support Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Windows Defender says I have a virus & can't get rid of it. I get the message under Protection History that it's severe. Supposedly, it was found... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by phrab, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. PHRAB
    phrab Win User

    Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack


    Windows Defender says I have a virus & can't get rid of it. I get the message under Protection History that it's severe. Supposedly, it was found yesterday, 7/24/20 about 8PM. First, I chose Quarantine, but nothing happened. Then I chose remove, but nothing happened.

    My actual hosts file wasn't modified since 6/15/20, so I don't know where this virus is...or even if it's a false alarm. Here is the image I get:

    Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack [​IMG]


    Not sure what to do. I also tried to update my host file using Hostman, and got the message of no new updates. However, it also said "Unknown error loading hosts file".

    I just tried opening the hosts file with BlueLife Hosts Editor, but it was blank & every time I try, I get a message that Windows Defender found threats.

    Any suggestions?

    :)
     
    phrab, Jul 25, 2020
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  2. TANNAMCGUIRE
    TannaMcguire Win User

    win32/clepissup getting rid of

    win32/clepissup getting rid of this virus.. I keep cleaning the computer and it keeps coming back
     
    TannaMcguire, Jul 25, 2020
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  3. SCOTTPLUMMER
    ScottPlummer Win User
    Can't get rid of a drive

    I have a drive that I can't get rid of. It is not listed in the Disk Management app, but it is still listed in the "This PC".

    How do I get rid of it? It was a drive at one point in time.
     
    ScottPlummer, Jul 25, 2020
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  4. ALEC§TAAR
    Alec§taar Win User

    Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack

    WMPlayer win32 error

    List the EXACT "blah, blah" you mention, here please... for ALL installation cases!

    (Sound like a possible "DLL-Hell" issue, but "Windows File Protection" &/or "System File Protection" should have countered for this... no biggie, there's ways around that too!)

    *Smile Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack :)

    * I have to 'step-out' now, but imo, this is the track to pursue here, & we will when I get back... so, please list that data I request!

    APK
     
    Alec§taar, Jul 25, 2020
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