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Updated on Sep 21, 2011

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 Mar 12, 2008
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 Aug 20, 2010
Alert level: high
Updated on Jan 26, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Feb 10, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 06, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 08, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 10, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 25, 2011
Alert level: moderate
Updated on Dec 10, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Dec 28, 2011
Alert level: high
Updated on Feb 17, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Apr 16, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Apr 25, 2012
Alert level: moderate
Updated on May 29, 2012
Alert level: moderate
Updated on Jul 10, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 26, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Aug 01, 2012

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This family of hacktools are 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 Aug 17, 2012
Alert level: high
Updated on Apr 15, 2013
Alert level: high