# HackTool:Win32/RemoteAdmin

**[microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=hacktool:win32/remoteadmin&ThreatID=2147731874)**

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Published Jan 21, 2019 | Updated

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[Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-defender?ocid=cx-wdsi-ency)
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## Summary

[Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-defender#1TC=windows-10)

Hacktools can be used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license
or genuine product key.

Beware of running hacktools because they can be associated with malware or unwanted
software.

We often see malware on PCs where hacktools are detected. You can read more
[about hacktools in Volume 13 of the Security Intelligence Report.](http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/1/F/C1F6A2B2-F45F-45F7-B788-32D2CCA48D29/Microsoft_Security_Intelligence_Report_Volume_13_English.pdf)

### What to do now

Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:

You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other hidden malware.

Remove programs

You might need to manually remove this program:

Get more help

[You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page or search the](https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/help/remediation.aspx) Microsoft virus and
malware community for more help.

If you’re using Windows XP, see our [Windows XP end of support page.](https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/help/SupportXP.aspx)


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