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Updated on Apr 11, 2011
HackTool:Win32/Patch.A is a generic detection for a series of hacking tools intended to "patch" programs that may be evaluation copies, or unregistered versions with limited features.
Alert level: high
Updated on Jan 10, 2016

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat is used to patch or crack some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key.

We recommend you don't run this hacktool as it can be associated with malware or unwanted software.

In the past, we have seen malware on many PCs where hacktools are detected. You can read more in Volume 13 of the Security Intelligence Report.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.  

Alert level: high
Updated on Oct 07, 2008
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 07, 2008
Alert level: severe
Updated on Feb 27, 2024
Alert level: high
Updated on Dec 10, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Feb 17, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Apr 16, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Jan 27, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 08, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Sep 24, 2019
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 20, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Jan 25, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Oct 26, 2021
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 23, 2021
Alert level: high
Updated on Dec 06, 2018
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 03, 2023
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 10, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Aug 17, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Oct 07, 2008
Alert level: severe