gencroot.exe - Dangerous
%windir%\gencroot.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
gencroot.exe is used to hide files, processes and registry.
gencroot.exe is a kernel mode rootkit.
gencroot.exe created new system drivers:
service name: "Windows Workstation Service"
display name: "Windows Workstation Service"
Related files:
%WinDir%\gencroot.exe
Adds the value:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
gencroot
%WinDir%\gencroot.exe
to the Windows startup registry keys.