Windows 10: SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack

Discus and support SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, I'm getting a serious "potentially unwanted" message. I have the current Windows 10 2004 1904.388 and only Defender as permanent protection. How... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by J.Dx, Jul 23, 2020.

  1. J.DX
    J.Dx Win User

    SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack


    Hello, I'm getting a serious "potentially unwanted" message. I have the current Windows 10 2004 1904.388 and only Defender as permanent protection.
    How is that to evaluate, since nothing has changed at my hosts, I know that.
    Or is this a false positive message?

    a second check with AdwCleaner or malwarebytes or superantispyware shows no infection.

    Greetings


    message:

    ...

    Erkannt: SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack

    ...

    Details: Das Verhalten dieses Programms ist potenziell unerwünscht.

    file: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\HOSTS

    :)
     
    J.Dx, Jul 23, 2020
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  2. PHRAB
    phrab Win User

    Can't get rid of SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack

    Windows Defender says I have a virus & can't get rid of it. I get the message under Protection History that it's severe. Supposedly, it was found yesterday, 7/24/20 about 8PM. First, I chose Quarantine, but nothing happened. Then I chose remove, but nothing happened.

    My actual hosts file wasn't modified since 6/15/20, so I don't know where this virus is...or even if it's a false alarm. Here is the image I get:

    SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack [​IMG]


    Not sure what to do. I also tried to update my host file using Hostman, and got the message of no new updates. However, it also said "Unknown error loading hosts file".

    I just tried opening the hosts file with BlueLife Hosts Editor, but it was blank & every time I try, I get a message that Windows Defender found threats.

    Any suggestions?
     
    phrab, Aug 3, 2020
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  3. ALEC§TAAR
    Alec§taar Win User
    WMPlayer win32 error

    List the EXACT "blah, blah" you mention, here please... for ALL installation cases!

    (Sound like a possible "DLL-Hell" issue, but "Windows File Protection" &/or "System File Protection" should have countered for this... no biggie, there's ways around that too!)

    *Smile SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack :)

    * I have to 'step-out' now, but imo, this is the track to pursue here, & we will when I get back... so, please list that data I request!

    APK
     
    Alec§taar, Aug 3, 2020
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  4. SUMIT (INDEPENDENT ADVISOR)
    Sumit (Independent Advisor) Win User

    SettingsModifier:Win32/HostsFileHijack

    Sumit (Independent Advisor), Aug 3, 2020
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