Is this file a concealed threat on your device? (Installer for Microsoft Edge)
Is this file a concealed threat on your device? (Installer for Microsoft Edge)
I powered on my computer and discovered a file called Microsoft Edge Installer occupying significant disk space and memory. The inspection indicated it was created recently (about two days ago) and showed no copyright from Microsoft in the details section, which is typical for Microsoft applications. Checking the folder location revealed there’s no "update" directory inside the Edge folder, leading me to suspect a potential virus. Should I remove it?
Submit the file to Virustotal for analysis. Your images don’t offer any useful details.
Type/copy/paste the whole path manually, it could be a hidden folder.
No, it's not necessary to label edge as malware or virus. Assessing it should focus on its behavior and impact rather than preconceived labels.
I possess a clip of myself at the age of four sharing with my grandfather that Internet Explorer was considered a virus.