Windows 10: Security Threat ?

I am writing to you regarding an unknown file located in the LocalLow directory of my Windows system. This file, which has no extension, appears to be used by Windows Settings and/or TextInput and begins with the hexadecimal sequence 49 4E 53 43 corresponding to "INSC" in ASCII. Its contents are primarily binary and difficult to read, with some visible text fragments. It does not correspond to any standard file format and its exact purpose remains unknown. Cannot be deleted, i tried installing Windows again but they appeared 10 seconds after the first run.

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Windows Security | Allowed Threats | Issue

Hello linax3

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

Having a threat repeatedly detected by Windows Security even after it has been set to the allowed list can be frustrating and may indicate a few possible issues.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Update Windows Security: Ensure your Windows Security is up to date. Although you've mentioned your security intelligence version, Microsoft frequently releases updates to improve detection and handling of threats. You can check for updates by going to the Windows Security app > Virus & threat protection > Check for updates under Virus & threat protection updates.
   
2. Review Allowed Threats: Double-check the allowed threats list to ensure the threat was properly added. Sometimes, the threat might be slightly different each time it is detected due to variations in its signature, causing Windows Security to treat it as a new threat. You can review and manage allowed threats in the Windows Security app under Protection history.
   
3. Investigate the Threat: It's important to understand why this threat is repeatedly detected. It might be part of a legitimate program you're using, but it's also possible it's an unwanted program that keeps reinstalling itself or changing its signature. Use the details provided by Windows Security to research the threat and understand its nature and origin.
   
4. Perform a Full Scan: Run a full system scan using Windows Security to ensure no other related threats are present on your system. Sometimes, a recurring threat is just a symptom of a more significant issue.
   
5. System Integrity Check: Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan to ensure your system files are intact and not corrupted. You can do this by opening Command Prompt as an administrator and typing sfc /scannow.
   

Remember, it's crucial to ensure that allowing a threat is the correct course of action. Sometimes, what seems to be a false positive could be a legitimate threat to your system's security.

If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

security threat

Biswa66,

Please stay with this thread
security threat try the suggestions and

post your results.

Don't start yet another new thread about this

hacktool: win32/autokms issue.

Don

 

My virus & threat protection is not showing

I am writing to seek assistance with a problem related to Windows Virus and Threat Protection on my PC. Unfortunately, the feature has become invisible, and I am unable to access it.

Issue Details:

• Operating System: Windows 11
  
• Problem: Windows Security (Virus and Threat Protection) is not visible.
  

Steps Taken: I have tried the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Restarted my PC.
   
2. Checked Group Policy settings.
   
3. Reset Windows Security app.
   
4. Ran SFC and DISM commands.
   

However, the issue persists. I kindly request your guidance on resolving this matter. Could you please provide instructions or further steps to restore Windows Virus and Threat Protection?