uTorrent deleted itself

[ParaXY]

I've been using uTorrent for years and today I launch it and it deletes itself! Windows Defender was moaning so I checked out Event Viewer and this is what it said:

Windows Defender Antivirus has taken action to protect this machine from malware or other potentially unwanted software.
 For more information please see the following:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=37020&name=PUA:Win32/uTorrent&threatid=236126&enterprise=0
     Name: PUA:Win32/uTorrent
     ID: 236126
     Severity: Severe
     Category: Potentially Unwanted Software
     Path: file:_D:\Sort\Downloads\uTorrent.exe
     Detection Origin: Local machine
     Detection Type: Concrete
     Detection Source: Real-Time Protection
     User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
     Process Name: C:\Windows\explorer.exe
     Action: Quarantine
     Action Status:  No additional actions required
     Error Code: 0x80508023
     Error description: The program could not find the malware and other potentially unwanted software on this device.
     Signature Version: AV: 1.255.252.0, AS: 1.255.252.0, NIS: 118.1.0.0
     Engine Version: AM: 1.1.14305.0, NIS: 2.1.14202.0

The MS link says:

So I tried adding a folder exclusion for uTorrent but that didn't help.

What is the correct way to install and continue running uTorrent without it getting blocked by WD? If WD is running I can't even download the file!

I'm assuming an AV update in WD has caused it to block uTorrent from today onwards.

 

[Venustus]

I've been using uTorrent for years and today I launch it and it deletes itself! Windows Defender was moaning so I checked out Event Viewer and this is what it said:

Windows Defender Antivirus has taken action to protect this machine from malware or other potentially unwanted software.
 For more information please see the following:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=37020&name=PUA:Win32/uTorrent&threatid=236126&enterprise=0
     Name: PUA:Win32/uTorrent
     ID: 236126
     Severity: Severe
     Category: Potentially Unwanted Software
     Path: file:_D:\Sort\Downloads\uTorrent.exe
     Detection Origin: Local machine
     Detection Type: Concrete
     Detection Source: Real-Time Protection
     User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
     Process Name: C:\Windows\explorer.exe
     Action: Quarantine
     Action Status:  No additional actions required
     Error Code: 0x80508023
     Error description: The program could not find the malware and other potentially unwanted software on this device.
     Signature Version: AV: 1.255.252.0, AS: 1.255.252.0, NIS: 118.1.0.0
     Engine Version: AM: 1.1.14305.0, NIS: 2.1.14202.0

The MS link says:

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So I tried adding a folder exclusion for uTorrent but that didn't help.

What is the correct way to install and continue running uTorrent without it getting blocked by WD? If WD is running I can't even download the file!

I'm assuming an AV update in WD has caused it to block uTorrent from today onwards.

It's bundled with Lavasoft Web Companion that is why you are getting that alert!
Try installing a portable version:
µTorrent Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB, portable and cloud drives

 

[ParaXY]

But this was for an installation of uTorrent that was installed many months ago so why was it blocked today is why I am confused...

 

[Venustus]

But this was for an installation of uTorrent that was installed many months ago so why was it blocked today is why I am confused...

Probably MS updated their signatures?
Try the portable version I mentioned above and see if you still have the same issue or you can switch to:
qBittorrent

 

[Dave Russo]

Do you have controlled folder access on?It might be the culprit,try {if you do have it on} to shut it then reinstall,you will know right away if that is why .I checked the download file with virus total and it had only 1 alert out of 66 engines, gl interested with your reply if you are able to solve the problem

 

[ParaXY]

Controlled folder access is not on but the portable version of uTorrent at least gave me the option to allow it to run in WD. I did upload the installer of uTorrent to VirusTotal before installing it and it came back looking ok.

 

[Venustus]

Controlled folder access is not on but the portable version of uTorrent at least gave me the option to allow it to run in WD. I did upload the installer of uTorrent to VirusTotal before installing it and it came back looking ok.

Good!!

 

[ParaXY]

Yeah ;-) Thanks for the help.

 

[darko999]

just use qBittorrent instead? just saying, I mean instead of installing a torrent client that comes with crap and candies like utorrent as well called ubullsh!t

 

[roger_m]

Bear in mind, that is being detected as a PUA - Potentially Unwanted Application and not as an actual threat.

 

[RoboMan]

Probably MS updated their signatures?
Try the portable version I mentioned above and see if you still have the same issue or you can switch to:
qBittorrent

I second this alternative. qBittorrent is the best torrent software for home users in my opinion. It's much more cleaner and less intrusive. Years ago my antivirus providers then, which i believe was ESET recommended me to switch from uTorrent to qBittorrent to avoid malware alerts.

 

[Venustus]

I second this alternative. qBittorrent is the best torrent software for home users in my opinion. It's much more cleaner and less intrusive. Years ago my antivirus providers then, which i believe was ESET recommended me to switch from uTorrent to qBittorrent to avoid malware alerts.

Indeed,it's worked great for me!

 

[insanity]

I also vouch for qbittorrent. Lightweight, open source, and it never bundled adware (so far). It is my option everytime I install a Bittorrent client in a computer. But if you want to stay with utorrent, I recommend utorrent 2.2.1. It was the last version before the software was sold out, but still works well.

 

[Handsome Recluse]

Deluge also exists

 

[shmu26]

Tixati here. It uses less system resources.

 

[roger_m]

Tixati here. It uses less system resources.

I've been using it for a long time.

 

[Sunshine-boy]

I just don't use torrent:notworthy:what is the point with it when you can DW everything from websites?

 

[Venustus]

I just don't use torrent:notworthy:what is the point with it when you can DW everything from websites?

Some torrenting is used legitimately:
8 Legal Uses For BitTorrent: You’d Be Surprised

 

[Sunshine-boy]

I can Dw my movies, Games, Softs, tv series and music all from Persians websites(they have very rich database)!
Also, we don't have copyright law so no one bothers you for downloading illegal stuff and you dont need to hide in torrent client

 

[Venustus]

I can Dw my movies, Games, Softs, tv series and music all from Persians websites(they have very rich database)!
Also, we don't have copyright law so no one bothers you for downloading illegal stuff and you don't dont need to hdie in torrent client

Here in Australia they are cracking down on torrenting, especially movies and music.You may even get a cinavia protection alert from your isp!!

People get around this easily.
I do not condone piracy but you cannot eradicate it.