Windows 10: Scanning Hidden and Suspicious file

Discus and support Scanning Hidden and Suspicious file in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Some time ago i had made an antivirus scam but my antivirus could not open and scan a file that was strange to me. The path to the file is... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by M4tthewBW, Dec 14, 2020.

  1. M4TTHEWBW
    M4tthewBW Win User

    Scanning Hidden and Suspicious file


    Some time ago i had made an antivirus scam but my antivirus could not open and scan a file that was strange to me. The path to the file is


    "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender"


    The file's weight is 0KB, the file is also hidden. My amtivirus's publisher wrote that if it is 0KB weight that can not be a malicious and I need to ask Microsoft what is this file used for.


    The file's name:



    "IMpService77BDAF73-B396-481F-9042-AD358843EC24.lock"


    I found a similar topic on Microsoft but the person posted it, wrote that he can't use Windows Defender to scan when I can scan my pc using Windows Defender without any errors. I'm interested what is this file used for. Thanks for help and appreciate every answer.


    Edit: Now I found that this file is only on my computer when I turn on periodic scanning by Windows Defender. When I switch it on, I can see an "Antimalware Service Executable" process and the file is in the folder. When I switch periodic scan off, the process and a file disappear.


    [Original Title: Hidden file]

    :)
     
    M4tthewBW, Dec 14, 2020
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  2. ACELYN ALC
    Acelyn Alc Win User

    Show hidden file button are unchecked

    Hi Priyankjain,

    We would like to know more about your concern. Please provide the following information:

    • Have you enabled the Hidden files and folders view tab before?
    • Are there any changes made prior to this issue
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you perform System File Checker (SFC) scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. To perform the SFC Scan, you may refer to this
    link.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Acelyn Alc, Dec 14, 2020
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    All hidden files turned Un-hidden

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

    I suggest you to re-add them to the hidden items list and check.

    Steps:

    • Right click on the folders to hide, select Properties.
    • Go to General tab, under Attributes check mark the option
      Hidden.
    • Click on Apply and on Ok.

    I suggest you not to use any third party anti-virus software. Try to use Windows Defender.

    Refer: Using Windows Defender

    Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for further assistance on Windows Operating System, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 14, 2020
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  4. LOPEZMARIAA
    lopezmariaa Win User

    Scanning Hidden and Suspicious file

    Recovering Hidden Files

    Well, you have already said that you had tried the cmd option but you unable to unhide hidden files in USB.
    So, I recommend you to recover hidden files from USB drive with Windows File Option. For this, you
    have follow these steps:

    • First of all, you have to press Windows + E to bring up the Windows Explorer.
    • Next, in Folder Options or File Explorer Options click the
      View tab
    • After this, in Hidden files & folders, you need to click the Show hidden files/folders & drives
      option.
    • Lastly, click the Apply, then hit OK
      button.
    After finishing all these steps, you can see the hidden files of the USB drive.
     
    lopezmariaa, Dec 14, 2020
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