Wdsync.exe virus

I suspect AVG has changed the way they test and release signature file updates. In every circumstance, it involved a so-called Trojan. Hopefully, it's only a temporary thing and not a trend. Your situation may or may not be related but, I'm with you, I would be 'suspicious. So, tried to figure out the truth. Here's an update. I managed to get the file tested at virustotal after stopping resident shield Suspicious Webwasher-Gateway 6. Suspicious is a generic detection for potential threats that are deemed suspicious through heuristics I notice from the above results that their test included AVG 7.

However, my AVG is a later 7. I also tried testing at jotti, but the result was getting stuck at Panda. A-squared to Norman including AVG found nothing.

Meanwhile, AVG technical support has said : "Unfortunately, the previous virus database might have detected the mentioned virus on some legitimate applications. We can confirm that it was a false alarm. We have mmediately released a new virus update that removes the false positive detection on this file. Please update your AVG and check your files again. I shall do a complete sys-scan with the latest defs Any idea why sunbelt and webwasher also suspected virus - I am curious.

All updates installed on AVG. Can anyone elaborate on this issue, I assume it is a similar problem to that already discussed. If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

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I don't use the software; instead I backup my data files to this external HD using Explorer copy function. Today, I did an online scan from TrendMicro website, and TrendMicro informed that the only malware in my PC is a generic low-threat trojan, viz.

Although TrendMicro wanted to clean it, I did not allow. I have kept a screenshot of TrendMicro's results page. Interestingly, TrendMicro didn't find this file to be infected. I have not yet been able to submit the file to jotti, since their server is continuously busy. However, I tried to upload at NormanSandbox and their server returned error file could not be uploaded At present, I have moved the file to vault. You need to open an administrator-level version of the command prompt.

Right-click the item in the Start menu, click Run as administrator and click Yes at the permissions prompt. This command will only work on Windows 10, version or higher, or Windows For more information, see Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with the mpcmdrun.

You can download a sample file that Microsoft Defender Antivirus will detect and block if you're properly connected to the cloud. This file is not an actual piece of malware. It's a fake file that is designed to test if you're properly connected to the cloud. You'll also see a detection under Quarantined threats in the Scan history section in the Windows Security app:. Open the Windows Security app by clicking the shield icon in the task bar or searching the start menu for Security.

Under the Quarantined threats section, select See full history to see the detected fake malware. Versions of Windows 10 before version have a different user interface. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Is this page helpful? Please rate your experience Yes No.

Any additional feedback? Tip Visit the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint demo website at demo. Note The Microsoft Defender Antivirus cloud service is a mechanism for delivering updated protection to your network and endpoints. Note You need to open an administrator-level version of the command prompt. Note This file is not an actual piece of malware. Note Versions of Windows 10 before version have a different user interface.