Riskware:W32/Hide Windows

Classification

Category :

Riskware

Type :

Riskware

Aliases :

Risktool.win32.hidewindows

Summary

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

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical 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.