((hot)): Muicache

However, malware uses Muicache. Just like malware creates files in C:\Windows\System32 , it interacts with the Registry. If you find suspicious entries in Muicache, the entry itself isn't the virus—it's just a record of the virus's presence.

: Older versions or specific configurations may store data in HKEY_USERS\ \Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache . How to Manage or Clear It muicache

If you delete the contents of the MuiCache key, Windows will simply rebuild it over time as you open applications. You won't break the OS, but you might lose the "friendly names" for applications temporarily until Windows re-learns them. However, malware uses Muicache

This location is less commonly accessed manually but functions similarly for system-wide resources. muicache