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Or edit your .csproj / .vcxproj :

Because the filename is obscure, malware authors sometimes name malicious executables similarly to blend in. Here is how to verify authenticity. vs-preclean-vs.exe

The most probable origin of this file is the ecosystem or third-party extensions built upon it. Or edit your

Technically, yes—but it is . Disabling the pre-clean task can lead to: vs-preclean-vs.exe

— it’s part of Visual Studio maintenance. Disabling it can cause: