winnt

About this tag
The winnt tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the WinNT namespace in Windows security and system contexts. Recent content includes a thread about Microsoft Defender's VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0 alert, which warns users about a potentially vulnerable driver that could be exploited by attackers. Another thread mentions winNT entries in Windows 7 registration files, where a user encountered bogus entries after running the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. These examples show that the tag is used for topics involving WinNT-specific security alerts, driver vulnerabilities, and system file issues on Windows platforms.

  1. Understanding Microsoft Defender's VulnerableDriver WinRing0 Alert and How to Respond

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...
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    • byovd attacks cve-2020-14979 cybersecurity driver quarantine driver security driver signing driver vulnerabilities endpoint security exclusions gaming security hardware monitoring kernel drivers kernel security maintenance malware prevention malware risks pc security security alert security best practices sysadmin tips threat detection virus alert virus protection vulnerability vulnerabledriver windows defender windows security windows threats winnt winring0
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 registration files all trash....how do i delete?

    I ran the windows MSRT and it kept on running, finally when it finished I viewed the report and there were thousands of bogus entries under win32, win64 & winNT. I believe they are associated with these two registration files but my system will not allow me to delete these items. Any advice...
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    • advice cleaning delete error files gateway maintenance malware msrt optimization performance registration slow system troubleshooting win32 win64 windows 7 winnt
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support