Having trouble completely removing Trojan:Win32/Malgent!MSR through Windows Defender? Don’t worry, here’s a user-friendly technical guide to help you tackle this issue.
Step 0: Uninstall Third-Party Security Software
Start by ensuring that any third-party security software, such as PC Manager, is uninstalled from your computer.
Step 1: Enable Ransomware Protection in Windows Defender
Open the “Security Center.”
Navigate to “Virus & Threat Protection.”
Under “Ransomware Protection,” toggle the switch to enable it.
Click on “Protected Folders” and add the location of the Trojan to the protected folders list.
In “Controlled Folder Access,” make sure there are no suspicious programs; if found, remove them.
Step 2: Perform a Full Scan with Microsoft Safety Scanner
Download the Microsoft Safety Scanner.
Run a full system scan in Safe Mode to detect and eliminate the Trojan.
Step 3: Restart and Monitor Your Computer
Restart your computer.
After using it for a while, observe if everything is normal.
If any program attempts changes, check notifications to identify the program and action; uninstall or remove suspicious programs.
Step 4: Close Ransomware Protection After Confirmation
Once you’re confident the issue is resolved, you can disable the ransomware protection.
If you have any questions, please click the “Reply” button below for assistance. We hope these steps help you successfully address the Trojan:Win32/Malgent!MSR issue.
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