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I had to boot into Safe Mode with Networking, run Malwarebytes, AdwCleaner, and a second-opinion scan with HitmanPro to fully remove it. Left behind some orphaned registry keys and a corrupted Winsock entry which had to be reset via netsh winsock reset .

Stay safe out there.

Windows 10 Pro 22H2 Additional note: No legitimate software from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, or any major vendor uses this filename. rvtcpenu.exe

I noticed rvtcpenu.exe after installing a cracked piece of software (yes, my fault) and also after running a registry cleaner from a less-than-reputable site. The file appeared in C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Local\Temp\ with a random-looking alphanumeric folder name. No proper icon, no digital signature, file size around 180 KB. I had to boot into Safe Mode with

Do not execute this file unless you’re in a fully isolated sandbox environment and know exactly why it’s there. The generic name, lack of official documentation, and malicious behavior patterns strongly suggest it’s either a dropper, a backdoor, or adware bundled with some freeware/cracks. Windows 10 Pro 22H2 Additional note: No legitimate