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Riskware:W32/Hide Windows

Detection Names : RiskTool.Win32.HideWindows, Misc/Hide Windows
Aliases : Tool:Win32/HideWindows (Microsoft)
Category:Riskware
Type:Riskware
Platform:W32

Summary

Useful, legitimate software which could possibly be misused for malicious purposes.

Exclusion

If the user is aware of the security risks involved and wishes to proceed with installing and using this program, there is no reason not to do so.

The user may then elect to exclude (whitelist) the application's folder from subsequent scanning.


Note

For instructions on excluding files from scanning, please see:

Product documentation for various versions of F-Secure products are available on the Documentation section of the website.

Additional Details

Riskware:W32/Hide Windows is a simple utility that can be used to hide and reveal application windows from the user's view.

This program may be used for authorized purposes, with the user's consent; it may however also be maliciously used without the user's knowledge or consent.