Windows 10: Function of an executable detected when running Kaspersky

What is the function of consent.exe? I thought I spotted it during a Kaspersky scan on my laptop. Thanks.

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help.... detected objects on my kaspersky total security 2016


Hi:

The link for Kaspersky support is here (the BLUE text is a clickable link to their support site):

Having said all that, it appears from your screen shots that all you really need to do is to uninstall the outdated version of Flash Player for Firefox and the outdated version of Shockwave Player. A total of 4 mouse clicks are all that's needed.

(NOTE: this has nothing to do with Flash Player for IE, for Edge, or for Chrome.)
(ALSO: It appears that the 7Zip detection may be a "False Positive", as I get the same item on my own system. You may either use the "Exclusion" button, or ignore the detection, or report it as a possible False Positive to Kaspersky.)

STEP 1:
Picture #1 below shows how to uninstall them -- it is taken from MY computer, to illustrate how to do it.





Picture #2 below shows the 2 applications on YOUR computer to uninstall:

• Click on "Adobe Flash Player 23 NPAPI", then click the "uninstall" button
  
• Then click on "Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2", then click the "uninstall" button

STEP 2:
Reboot (restart) the computer.

STEP 3:
Run a manual KTS vulnerability scan.

STEP 4:
Post a screen shot of the new KTS vulnerability scan.

Thank you,
MM

 

Switch to Kaspersky - Not detecting virus.


Hi, @Craige:

Every AV (and every security application) uses its own, unique set of databases and definitions.
So it's possible that a particular file may be detected by one AV (e.g. Norton) and not by another (e.g. Kaspersky).

Without seeing the scan logs from the 2 programs, it's impossible to provide a definitive answer to the "discrepancy" you report.*Sad

First, you might want to submit the dodgy file in question to VirusTotal for analysis HERE.
Then....

>>If you think that the detection might be a False Positive detection by Norton (not unheard of), then you might want to report it to Norton via their support site, their forum, or their in-app reporting system (if this is a feature).

>>If you think that Kaspersky is missing detection on a malicious file that it ought to detect, then you may wish to report the file to the KL virus lab, by following the advice HERE.

One other thing: I hope you are not running Norton and (even a trial version of) Kaspersky on the same system, simultaneously?

• Having more than 1 AV installed on the system at the same time (even if one is "disabled"from real-time protection) can lead to a host of performance and stability problems.
• Kaspersky products, in particular, are very twitchy about other installed AVs.
• If you wish to give KIS/KAV/KTS a fair trial period, I suggest cleanly uninstalling Norton (using the vendor's removal tool)

There is no one "best" or "right" AV choice that suits all computers, users and budgets.
If there were, there would be only 1 AV company.
Ultimately, each user must select the application that works best for him/her on his/her system.
There are many fine choices, each of which has its share of fans and detractors.

Cheers,
MM

 

Defender turned off my Kaspersky

Suggest you uninstall Kaspersky thru Control Panel, reboot the computer, then run the Kaspersky Removal Tool as listed in List
of anti-malware product removal tools, reboot the computer, then reinstall Kaspersky.



Be sure you’re installing the latest version of Kaspersky and if necessary seek advice from Kaspersky Support. https://usa.kaspersky.com/windows10



Good luck…