Windows 10: MSERT reruns keep showing infected files

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    MSERT reruns keep showing infected files


    Hello!I ran MSERT the first time and it showed 7 infected files, but at the end only one was listed as removed VirTool:Win32/DefenderTamperingRestore. I ran the MSERT twice after that restarted my laptop after every run and infected files number went up to 11 but it said no virus or spyware was detected. How could the infected file number increase but nothing is removed or quarantined? is there another method to scan for malware? I also turned on the Virus Threat Protection in my account and have a Virus Protection software that never detected the malware prior to the MSERT scan. how can i

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