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Published Oct 15, 2013 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

Win32/Qhost

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: No associated aliases

Summary

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat can change the contents of your Hosts file to block your access to certain websites.

It can also steal passwords by redirecting your details through a hacker's server as specified in the changes to the Hosts file.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.

Reset the Hosts file

This threat might change the contents of your Hosts file. You can reset it to the default:

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.

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