Windows 10: Have I got a cryptominer on my pc?

Discus and support Have I got a cryptominer on my pc? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; at around the month of august I downloaded some sketchy cheats for a game and then deleted them not much later thinking nothing of it , now I noticed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by sus sus1, Nov 21, 2023.

  1. sus sus1 Win User

    Have I got a cryptominer on my pc?


    at around the month of august I downloaded some sketchy cheats for a game and then deleted them not much later thinking nothing of it , now I noticed that people are saying it is a bitcoin miner so I investigated further and when i launch task manager a "search" process pops up using 200 mb memory and then dissapears and says suspended, I click file location it takes me to cortana ui with a bunch of java files and other files in the cache all modified the day i downloaded them and when i scroll through the file containing cortana ui there is another file modified in august on that day , I am

    :)
     
    sus sus1, Nov 21, 2023
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  2. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Nov 21, 2023
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  3. pepanee Win User
    What had Happened Was... so a Cryptominer...

    This is what I would try: Windows Security ⮞ Virus & threat protection ⮞ (blue link) Scan options ⮞ Microsoft Defender Offline scan ⮞ Scan now (See what other people would suggest also)
    Have I got a cryptominer on my pc? 365575d1651249283t-what-had-happened-so-cryptominer-image.png
     
    pepanee, Nov 21, 2023
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  4. Have I got a cryptominer on my pc?

    Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

    WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

    Materials:
    • Big cardboard box
    • a razor
    • white material 3 yards
    • cone lights
    • stapler
    • medical tape
    • pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box
    • white paint any cheap finger paint would work
    the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
    I will post pictures and step by step as i do it
     
    MomentoMoir, Nov 21, 2023
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