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SoftwareBundler:VBS/Mizenota
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this unwanted software.
This software bundler downloads programs we detect as SoftwareBundler:Win32/Mizenota.
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This threat is usually downloaded from the web as an installer for an application.
Generally, these software bundlers offer to install other software during the installation process.
We suggest you locate the official website of the software to download the installer from, or contact your IT department to see how you can install legitimate programs while connected to your network.
This program poses a high threat to your PC.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden threats.
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.
