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Windows keeps saying that a threat is detected even after I deleted it

wolf20102878 0 Reputation points
2026-05-03T11:59:47.1633333+00:00

Hello,

I am unsure on how I got this threat, but when my windows scans for any threats it says that it found a threat, even after I delete it, please help me remove this threat! I have windows 11 pro but not an activated windows. I recently got protonVPN en uBlock origin aswel.

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  1. _AW_ 67,251 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-05-03T12:12:11.72+00:00

    Every Windows 10 and 11 computer should have the same genuine valid certificates installed. Everyone using Windows Defender as their primary antivirus should receive the same detection. The two detected certificates are DigiCert public root CAs.

    • DDFB16CD4931C973A2037D3FC83A4D7D775D05E4 (DigiCert Trusted Root G4)
    • 0563B8630D62D75ABBC8AB1E4BDFB5A899B24D43 (DigiCert Assured ID Root CA)

    Press the Windows key + R and run certmgr.msc

    Expand Trusted Root Certificate Authorities and check whether DigiCert Trusted Root G4 and DigiCert Assured ID Root CA are still present.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-05-03T12:00:05.5566667+00:00
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    The repeated threat detections indicate that either the same malware component keeps reinstalling itself or that only part of it is being removed during normal scans.

    To remove a recurring threat:

    1. Run an offline scan with Microsoft Defender
      1. Save any open work.
      2. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
      3. Under Current threats, select Scan options.
      4. Select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) (or Windows Defender Offline scan) and then Scan now.
      5. The device will restart and run a scan before Windows loads, which helps detect and remove hidden or persistent malware.
      6. After the restart, open Windows Security and check Protection history to confirm the threat is no longer being detected.
    2. Avoid reinfection
      • Do not revisit any suspicious sites or reopen files that may have originally delivered the malware (for example, unsafe downloads or email attachments).
      • Use a modern browser such as Microsoft Edge with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen enabled to block malicious or low‑reputation sites.
      • Keep Windows and all software up to date using Windows Update.
    3. If malware has deeply damaged the system
      • If issues persist even after an offline scan, consider using Windows recovery options (reset, restore, or reinstall) and then restore only clean files from backups created before the infection.

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