What is Win32:Bogent [susp] and how to remove it for good?

by Tashreef Shareef

Windows & Software Expert

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• Win32:BogEnt is a heuristic detection tool that involves files located on the host system.
• This article will be looking over several ways you can remove Win32:BogEnt from your system.
• Head over and check out the articles written in our How-To section for other problems with your PC.
• For more tutorials and helpful guides on how to remove malware, check out our Windows 10 Hub.

Even if your antivirus has alerted you of removing the Win32:Bogent virus software, it can also be a false positive.

Several Steam users have reported that their third-party antivirus has quarantined Win32:Bogent when launching the Steam client.

Before dismissing the alert as a false positive, make sure to take some measures to ensure that the Win32:Bogent is not harmful.

In this article, we take a look at what is the Win32:Bogent file and how to remove it from your system if required.

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How do I remove the Win32:Bogent [susp]?

1. Check for a false positive

1. Launch your antivirus and open the Quarantine tab.
2. Note the Win32:Bogent file path:

C:Program Files(x86)Steamsteamappsdownloading236850pdx_browser32libcef.dll

1. Go to the VirusTotal website.
2. Click the Choose file button.
3. Select the file quarantined by your antivirus.
4. Wait for Virus Total to complete and find the information provided by multiple antivirus solutions.
5. Analyze the final score to see if the file is a potential threat.
6. Multiple engines will detect any potential threat.
7. If only AVG and Avast have detected the file, it could be a false positive.

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2. Change the antivirus software

1. If the issue is occurring when you try to update or open Steam, and AVG or Avast detects the virus, you are most likely dealing with a false-positive.
2. To make sure it is a false positive, try uninstalling your third-party antivirus and run the scan using Windows Defender.

Quick tip

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2.1 Uninstall antivirus 

1. Press Windows Key + R.
2. Type control and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Go to AVG/Avast from a list of installed apps and click Uninstall.
5. Wait for the program to complete and restart your PC.

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2.2 Run Windows Defender

1. Click on Start and select Settings.
2. Go to Update & Security.
3. Open Windows Security.
4. Make sure your Windows Defender software is up to date.
5. Click on Virus and threat protection.
6. Go to Scan options.
7. Select the Full Scan option.
8. Click on Scan Now to start scanning.
9. Wait for the scan to complete and check if Windows Defender detects the Trojan.
10. If the Trojan is detected, then the possibility of a false positive can be ignored.

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2.3 Remove the virus using Malwarebytes

1. Download and install Malwarebytes.
2. Launch the antivirus tool and perform a complete scan.

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The Win32:Bogent is most likely a false positive if detected by Avast or AVG when launching the Steam client.

Before discarding it as a false positive, follow the steps in this article to make sure it is not a potential threat, and let us know if you solved the problem by leaving a message in the comments section below.

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FAQ: Learn more about the Win32:Bogent virus

Win32:BogEnt is a heuristic detection that involves an unusual behavior of particular files located on the host system.

• What antivirus do I need to remove Win32:BogEnt?

Take a look at our 5 best antivirus solutions for Windows 10 that can be used to remove the Win32:BogEnt virus from your PC.

• Can Win32:BogEnt be false-positives?

If only one antivirus detects the Win32:BogEnt, then you are most likely dealing with a false-positive. Check out our 8 antivirus picks with a very low rate of false positives.

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2020 and has been since revamped and updated in September 2020 for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

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