Not sure how to get rid of this virus in my windows folder.

[i5Wrath]

This thing pops up in my task manager and takes up a bunch of my computer's resources when it's idle. I've deleted it and recycled it, but it came back again. It's obviously a virus. The file's named "wtf" and the "company name" is "lol". Antivirus won't even pick it up. It's very annoying and i don't want to wipe my entire system. What can i do about this, forum? i appreciate any and all help. Thank you.

[Enzo1001]

What kind of files are in threre? Is it possible that your friendn wrote something to annoy you? If not than wipe your computer, it could steal your passowrd or spy on you. That 30mins really dont matter

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Try using HitmanPro or Norton Power Eraser. HitmanPro additionally finds tracking cookies.

[i5Wrath]

7 minutes ago, Enzo1001 said:

What kind of files are in threre? Is it possible that your friendn wrote something to annoy you? If not than wipe your computer, it could steal your passowrd or spy on you. That 30mins really dont matter

No files in there. It's just an executable that eats up resources. I'm thinking it's a mining virus, idk.

[Enzo1001]

1 minute ago, i5Wrath said:

No files in there. It's just an executable that eats up resources. I'm thinking it's a mining virus, idk.

Yeah it probably is. Have you been on any sketchy sites where you have could get it?

[i5Wrath]

Just now, Enzo1001 said:

Yeah it probably is. Have you been on any sketchy sites where you have could get it?

There are a few ways i could have gotten it, so it's definitely not out of nowhere. I just wanna get rid of it and start being more cautious lol

[LWM723]

In task mgr right-click, open file location and delete it.

[i5Wrath]

5 minutes ago, LWM723 said:

In task mgr right-click, open file location and delete it.

Tried that, it came back after a few hours of idling. I have a malware scanner set up now though. So if it comes back again, i'll just slap it off again. If that doesn't stop it, i'll wipe everything.

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

@i5Wrath Just out of curiosity, what antivirus software are you using and what version is it in terms of freeware, paid or else.

[LWM723]

Where is it located?

[i5Wrath]

Just now, LWM723 said:

Where is it located?

Windows folder

[i5Wrath]

Default windows stuff. I should probably tee up on my protection huh. Never had a problem in my 6 years of having this PC. I installed HitmanPro like you suggested and it detected the malware and removed it. If it comes back i'll quarantine it. If that doesn't work, will just wipe everything no problem. 

[i5Wrath]

4 minutes ago, Grand Admiral Thrawn said:

@i5Wrath Just out of curiosity, what antivirus software are you using and what version is it in terms of freeware, paid or else.

Default windows stuff. I should probably tee up on my protection huh. Never had a problem in my 6 years of having this PC. I installed HitmanPro like you suggested and it detected the malware and removed it. If it comes back i'll quarantine it. If that doesn't work, will just wipe everything no problem. 

[LWM723]

Scan with Spybot portable.

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

1 hour ago, i5Wrath said:

Default windows stuff. I should probably tee up on my protection huh. Never had a problem in my 6 years of having this PC. I installed HitmanPro like you suggested and it detected the malware and removed it. If it comes back i'll quarantine it. If that doesn't work, will just wipe everything no problem. 

HitmanPro is a very powerful software that is why I always recommend it.

As for Windows Defender I suggest you take a look at the following software called ConfigureDefender: https://github.com/AndyFul/ConfigureDefender

I recommend trying out the MAX protection level and if something does not work for you, try changing some settings.

 

I have learned about this program from the following channel:

(And I recommend it if you want to learn some more about security now that you have been hit by one of the threats).