Registry key is being identified by security software as "bad"

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I'm running Windows 10 and Fences. Norton Power Eraser (NPE) is identifying the following registry key as being "bad":

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3385276851-1571975322-1473307828-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\"HideIcons"

The "HideIcons" part of the key makes me suspect it may be related to the Fences program. Anyone know if this is a part of the Fences software installation, and therefore maybe a false positive by NPE?  Thanks for any input on this.

 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

That sounds like this:

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top


and therefore maybe a false positive by NPE?
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If anything is going to give a false positive it is 'Norton'.  They are past masters of the False Positive.

I'd suggest the use of a better program.  I personally gave up on Norton 15 years ago...;)

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