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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Brantall.C
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat can download and install programs, including other malware such as Win32/Sefnit and Win32/Rotbrow.
It gets on your PC by pretending to be an installer for other, legitimate programs. It can install the legitimate program at the same time as malware.
More details are available in the Win32/Brantall family description.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other hidden malware.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
