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Virus found on file: uninstaller.exe (version 7.5.6, 32-bit) #4443

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  1. Download the 32bit installer from https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.5.6.html.
  2. Install it (right click, Run As Administrator, and grant elevation privilege for installer)
  3. Run notepad++.
  4. Anti-virus catches the "win32-malware-gen" inside the file uninstall.exe

Expected Behavior

Notepad++ running without viruts

Actual Behavior

Virus detected

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