LoneMudokon
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LoneMudokon gave kudos to Anas Hussain in BingWallpaperApp.exe (MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A) multiple warnings
LoneMudokon,
Thanks for that - helpful to also understand where one can source this program...
Is this application bundled with Windows 11 by default/automatically downloaded
I have had a user report this detection - I will be doing some investigatory work tomorrow to figure out how this has ended up on their machine...
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LoneMudokon gave kudos to JamesR in BingWallpaperApp.exe (MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A) multiple warnings
For those looking for assistance in removing this software, here are some steps to remove this from individual computers:
Windows + R type "Appwiz.cpl" and press enter Find and uninstall/remove (at the end of the uninstall, you may be directed to a Microsoft web page asking if you meant to uninstall and asked if you want to reinstall. Just close this): Microsoft Bing Service Bing Wallpaper After that, start opening each web browser and checking for Bing Homepage/Search extensions/plugins and remove them (the prior uninstall leaves these in place and does not remove them). Chrome: In the address bar, navigate to "chrome://extensions/" and click "remove" to any thing like: "Microsoft Bing Homepage & Search for Chrome" After removal, you may be taken to a web page asking if you want to reinstall the extension. -
LoneMudokon gave kudos to Marcos in BingWallpaperApp.exe (MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A) multiple warnings
The detection is correct. We've started to detect the application as potentially unwanted (optional detection) as of today. Microsoft was informed about the reasons of detection.
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LoneMudokon received kudos from Anas Hussain in BingWallpaperApp.exe (MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A) multiple warnings
It is during the installation, and it is checked on by default. Here's a screenshot of the installer. Once installed it doesn't offer that option anymore.
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LoneMudokon gave kudos to Marcos in BingWallpaperApp.exe (MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A) multiple warnings
We're going to confine the detection so that the application is not detected in memory.
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LoneMudokon gave kudos to Marcos in False positive: MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A
The detection is already being discussed here: https://forum.eset.com/topic/34381-bingwallpaperappexe-msilmicrosoftbinga-multiple-warnings
It's not a false positive. In order to prevent multiple topics on the subject, we'll draw this one to a close.