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Discus and support My windows 10 security has identified a malicious app in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My windows 10 security has identified a potential malicious app after I did a full scan. The app identified is PUA: win32/Creprote. I tried to get it... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by IreneHeald1, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. IRENEHEALD1
    IreneHeald1 Win User

    My windows 10 security has identified a malicious app


    My windows 10 security has identified a potential malicious app after I did a full scan. The app identified is PUA: win32/Creprote. I tried to get it removed using the recommended method, but nothing happens. Windows security says it is taking action on the threat but it appears to be frozen as it has been attempting this for over 8 hours.

    Can you advise how I get rid of this app, which is not listed as one I have downloaded.

    Thank you

    :)
     
    IreneHeald1, Nov 16, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 16, 2020
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 16, 2020
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  4. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User

    My windows 10 security has identified a malicious app

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Nov 16, 2020
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