Windows 10: I have malware on my hard drive but scanners cant seem to pick it up.

I believe I have Malware on my hard drive, as all the folders say they are empty but are still taking up space. The files appear to be hidden. Windows Defender scan can't find any virus and neither could the Microsoft anti-malware signature package. Not sure where to go from here.

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Spybot picked up Malware in System32


Hi:

Is this the same computer?
Solved Strange Registry Key- Possible spyware - Windows 10 Forums

If so, it's probably advisable to stick with support in one thread in one place at a time.
Malware removal can be tricky, picky and sticky.
And it can be -- at best -- confusing or -- at worst -- dangerous to work simultaneously in multiple places.
A step advised by one helper may be unknown to another helper and that can lead to problems.
So, it might be a good idea to resume that existing thread.
And no two computer disinfection tools/scanners will pick up the same, exact things.

Having said all, that Spybot S&D is not one of the more highly-regarded anti-malware scanners these days.
And, without a scan log or more data, it would be hard to say if this detection might or might not be a false positive.

Just my thoughts,
MM

 

Spybot picked up Malware in System32

You've already done a full scan with Malwarebytes, TDSSKiller, ADWCleaner and Avast - nothing found. Did you do the ESET Online Scanner as well? (you never mentioned that.) I see ESET found 1 thing, which you deleted.

I agree with MM - Spybot should be uninstalled. If you want something, use SuperAntiSpyware Free.

 

Spybot picked up Malware in System32

Sorry about that, i'm used to using new threads for new issues so that it helps others when searching for similar problems