General FAQ

Why does the UPRT not detect the EICAR test file?

The Unwanted Program Removal Tool does not detect the EICAR test file intentionally. (VirusTotal scan of the file)
This is because I (iam-py-test) do not want to spend unnecessary time adding fake signatures for every test file.
The UPRT does have test files, which are listed below:
Adware test file: https://github.com/iam-py-test/unwanted-program-removal-tool/blob/main/test_files/adware.txt
PUP test file: https://github.com/iam-py-test/unwanted-program-removal-tool/blob/main/test_files/pup.txt
Cryptominer (harmful) test file: https://github.com/iam-py-test/unwanted-program-removal-tool/blob/main/test_files/cryptominer.txt
Trojan test file: https://github.com/iam-py-test/unwanted-program-removal-tool/blob/main/test_files/trojan.txt
Ransomware test file: https://github.com/iam-py-test/unwanted-program-removal-tool/blob/main/test_files/ransomware.txt

What are Heuristics detentions?

Detentions which start with Heuristics are detected using the Unwanted Program Removal Tool's heuristics, which are broader and more advanced signatures. The UPRT's heuristics are more effective against advanced threats than its normal signatures, but have more False Positives. If you encounter a False Positive, please report it here.