Windows 10: MRT.exe flags dfrgui.exe / disk defrag shortcut as infected file

Discus and support MRT.exe flags dfrgui.exe / disk defrag shortcut as infected file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Greetings,I’m running the latest version of MRT via C:\Windows\System32 on a fresh windows 11 install fully updated. OneDrive added icons from previous... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Burialfaith, Apr 30, 2023.

  1. BURIALFAITH
    Burialfaith Win User

    MRT.exe flags dfrgui.exe / disk defrag shortcut as infected file


    Greetings,I’m running the latest version of MRT via C:\Windows\System32 on a fresh windows 11 install fully updated. OneDrive added icons from previous installation on the desktop screen.Disk defrag shortcut on the desktop is flagged as an infected file by MRT! How come??Virustotal shows the shortcut is fine and manually inspecting the shotcut shows: %windir%\system32\dfrgui.exeThanks in advance,B

    :)
     
    Burialfaith, Apr 30, 2023
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  2. KIRAN KISHORE
    Kiran Kishore Win User

    disk defragment

    Hi,

    We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

    Yes, you may create shortcut for opening disk defragmentation. Follow the below steps.


    • Open the desktop, right click on empty area on desktop and click on
      New->Shortcut.

    • Enter the dfrgui in the Type the location of the item text box.

    • Click on Next button and then click on
      Finish       button.

    • Now the shortcut will be created on desktop.

    • Right click the dfrgui shortcut on the desktop and click on
      Pin to start or Pin to taskbar.
    Now you will be able to access the disk fragmentation shortcut through Start menu or taskbar.

    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Apr 30, 2023
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  3. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    VirusTotal is Flagging Windows .exe's

    I see this:


    MRT.exe flags dfrgui.exe / disk defrag shortcut as infected file 215120d1543143297t-virustotal-flagging-windows-exes-processes.jpg



    MRT.exe flags dfrgui.exe / disk defrag shortcut as infected file 215121d1543143328t-virustotal-flagging-windows-exes-vt.jpg

    So nothing to worry about. Files scan clean with onboard AV and secondary Anti-Malware programs.
     
    Callender, Apr 30, 2023
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  4. LUISVALENTIN1
    LuisValentin1 Win User

    MRT.exe flags dfrgui.exe / disk defrag shortcut as infected file

    Exe file

    New PC

    Windows 10

    Trying to download Chrome browser (exe file)

    when trying to open, prompts open with and list programs to open with

    will not allow exe file.
     
    LuisValentin1, Apr 30, 2023
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