As of 2025, 61 out of 70 antivirus engines on VirusTotal flag the original "1101 helper" as HackTool.Win32.PwdReset . This is a "PUP" (Potentially Unwanted Program). It isn't a virus, but it uses hacking techniques to inject code into the Hikvision process. Your Windows Defender will immediately quarantine it.
To download the Hikvision Password Reset Helper 1.1.0, follow these steps: hikvision password reset helper 1101 link download
The primary official utility for managing Hikvision devices is the SADP Tool (Search Active Devices Protocol) As of 2025, 61 out of 70 antivirus
Select and scan the QR code with your mobile app. As of 2025