{"id":4418,"date":"2025-04-02T02:10:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T02:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=4418"},"modified":"2025-04-03T11:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:11:09","slug":"idp-generic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is IDP.Generic And How To Remove Idp Generic Virus [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Users get the IDP generic virus infection warning when using AVG or Avast antivirus. This alert indicates the presence of a malicious attachment when such <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">software displays the message<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This warning means the infection was detected by some form of identity protection detection component.<\/p>\n<p>Or we can say that a generic file has been detected. It can also represent a false positive that could have occurred due to some outdated definitions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4427 size-full\" title=\"What Is IDP.Generic And How To Remove Idp Generic virus\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-virus.png\" alt=\"What Is IDP.Generic And How To Remove Idp Generic virus\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-virus.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-virus-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-virus-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-virus-696x368.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These infections can be easily corrected by certain preventive measures. Here in this article, we are going to offer some possible fixes to fix it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68128e8aa4bb9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68128e8aa4bb9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#What_Is_IDP_Generic\" title=\"What Is IDP Generic?\">What Is IDP Generic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#What_are_the_Signs_of_IDPgeneric_Virus\" title=\"What are the Signs of IDP.generic Virus?\">What are the Signs of IDP.generic Virus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#5_Best_Methods_To_Remove_Idp_Generic_Virus\" title=\"5 Best Methods To Remove Idp Generic Virus\">5 Best Methods To Remove Idp Generic Virus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#Method_1_Update_AVG_Or_Avast_Antivirus\" title=\"Method 1. Update AVG Or Avast Antivirus\">Method 1. Update AVG Or Avast Antivirus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#Method_2_Change_The_Antivirus\" title=\"Method 2: Change The Antivirus\">Method 2: Change The Antivirus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#Method_3_False_Positive\" title=\"Method 3: False Positive?\">Method 3: False Positive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#Method_4_Try_VirusTotal\" title=\"Method 4: Try VirusTotal\">Method 4: Try VirusTotal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/idp-generic\/#Method_5_Update_Java_to_Resolve_%E2%80%9CIdpGeneric%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Method 5: Update Java to Resolve \u201cIdp.Generic\u201d\">Method 5: Update Java to Resolve \u201cIdp.Generic\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_IDP_Generic\"><\/span><strong>What Is IDP Generic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In common terms, an IDP.Generic is something that appears in antivirus software windows when generic malware is indicated.<\/p>\n<p>The most common antivirus software to detect these is those that use the AVG or AV AVst engines.<\/p>\n<p>The IDP in the name represents the fact that the virus is the guy trying to steal your identity.\u00a0However, when you receive such an alert, it is generally one of two things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be a simple\u00a0<strong>false positive<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This means that the <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-turn-off-avast-antivirus-or-temporarily-disable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antivirus program<\/a> you are running cannot recognize the file, so it labels it as a virus by default<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It may be a real\u00a0\u00a0computer virus called a Trojan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4423 \" title=\"What Is IDP.Generic And How To Remove Idp Generic Virus\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-1024x552.jpg\" alt=\"What Is IDP.Generic And How To Remove Idp Generic Virus\" width=\"531\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-696x375.jpg 696w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-1068x576.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus-779x420.jpg 779w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/What-Is-IDP.Generic-And-How-To-Remove-Idp-Generic-Virus.jpg 1284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Signs_of_IDPgeneric_Virus\"><\/span><strong>What are the Signs of IDP.generic Virus?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IDP.generic virus alert is a type of heuristic detection that means that the antivirus detects unusual behavior with many files in the system.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of IDP.generic, the virus found must be malware that stole data. However, these tags are notorious for false positives.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it important to identify whether files marked with the IDP.generic tag are secure or not.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use VirusTotal to check the file<\/li>\n<li>Scan your system with a different antivirus<\/li>\n<li>Use the file unlock tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Best_Methods_To_Remove_Idp_Generic_Virus\"><\/span><strong>5 Best Methods To Remove Idp Generic Virus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you need an antivirus with a few false positives? See our recommendations<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Update_AVG_Or_Avast_Antivirus\"><\/span><strong>Method 1. Update AVG Or Avast Antivirus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a common problem in antivirus programs like AVG and Avast. An easy way to fix this problem is to update your AVG or Avast antivirus software to the latest version.<\/p>\n<p>You can update your AVG or Avast to the latest version by following the simple steps mentioned below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, open your antivirus software. In the menu bar, open the maintenance tab.<\/li>\n<li>In the maintenance tab, you will find an option called &#8216; Update &#8216;. You can update both the virus definition and the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Change_The_Antivirus\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Change The Antivirus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the problem persists, you can stop using the AVG software or the antivirus program causing the problem.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How to Turn Off McAfee Antivirus on Windows 10\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-turn-off-mcafee-antivirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Turn Off McAfee Antivirus on Windows 10<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How To Turn Off Avast Antivirus or Temporarily Disable [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-turn-off-avast-antivirus-or-temporarily-disable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Turn Off Avast Antivirus or Temporarily Disable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_False_Positive\"><\/span><strong>Method 3: False Positive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most likely, IDP generic virus could also involve a false positive under several conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have asked VirusTotal to analyze the problem by scanning for packets associated with hash checks, but none of the AVG software has reported the problems, even the <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/avast-premier-activation-code-and-license-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avast antivirus software<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So you can follow the next steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try updating Avast if you are using an older version.<\/li>\n<li>Reinstall HashCheck<\/li>\n<li>Otherwise, you may consider temporarily disabling the Avast software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Try_VirusTotal\"><\/span><strong>Method 4: Try VirusTotal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another solution is to use the \u201c VirusTotal \u201d site &#8211; a software service that helps analyze suspicious URLs and files.<\/p>\n<p>The VirusTotal software service also facilitates the fastest detection of viruses, Trojans, worms, and all types of malware detected by anti-virus engines.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have on the \u201c VirusTotal \u201d site, here are some steps to follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select the \u201c Browse \u201d button. Copy \/ paste the following lines into the File name field:<br \/>\nC: \\ Windows \\ System32 \\ rundll32.exe<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u201c Open \u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Then select the \u201c Send File \u201d option located at the bottom of the VirusTotal page.<br \/>\nNote: If you receive a message indicating that the files have already been submitted, then you can click on the \u201c Rescan \u201c option.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the scanning process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Update_Java_to_Resolve_%E2%80%9CIdpGeneric%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Method 5: Update Java to Resolve \u201cIdp.Generic\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the major reasons for the \u201c IDP.Generic \u201d problem is that the Java in your system is out of date.<\/p>\n<p>Older versions generally tend to have vulnerabilities that malware or software infections could use to infect the entire system.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is recommended that you follow the steps below to remove and update the old version of Java components :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the latest version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oracle.com\/in\/java\/technologies\/javase-jre8-downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Java Runtime Environment 8<\/a> Update 5 and save it to the desktop.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the option \u201c <strong>Java SE 8 Update 5<\/strong> \u201d and select the option \u201c <strong>Download JRE<\/strong> \u201c. Click on the option \u201c <strong>Accept the license agreement<\/strong> \u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Click on this link to download \u201c <strong>Windows x86 Offline<\/strong> \u201d and; save the file to the desktop.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Start<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> . Click on the &#8221; <strong>Add \/ Remove Programs<\/strong> &#8221; option and remove all older versions of Java.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your computer system after all Java components have been completely removed.<\/li>\n<li>from your desktop, click on the \u201c jre-7u5-windows-i586 \u201d option to install the latest Java version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want extra protection you can install Malwarebytes Anti Malware software an on-demand scanner will check your entire system for malware.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/strong> This article is for educational purposes only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users get the IDP generic virus infection warning when using AVG or Avast antivirus. This alert indicates the presence of a malicious attachment when such software displays the message. This warning means the infection was detected by some form of identity protection detection component. Or we can say that a generic file has been detected. 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