Archive for December, 2009
Is wmiprsv.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare on December 31st, 2009
File Name: wmiprsv.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wmiprsv
Status: Possible Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wmiprsv
Status: Possible Spyware
wmiprsv.exe, and it's processes have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not. Do you know what wmiprsv.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.
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testing.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware, Virus on December 31st, 2009
File Name: testing.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: testing
Associated Process: W32/Spybot-B virus
Status: Confirmed Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: testing
Associated Process: W32/Spybot-B virus
Status: Confirmed Virus
testing.exe is known to be a type of virus. It's possible that your machine's security is being compromised by this program. You must scan your PC immediately to avoid any further damage.
testing has been linked to the malware W32/Spybot-B virus, and should be cleaned as soon as possible. Before making any changes to your machine, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any essential data.
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If testing.exe is running on your machine, there's probably more adware or spyware you haven't discovered. Using this free machine scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with malware and adware.
Is w32downloader-ggs.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Virus on December 31st, 2009
File Name: w32downloader-ggs.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: w32downloader-ggs
Associated Process: Downloader.W32.Delf
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: w32downloader-ggs
Associated Process: Downloader.W32.Delf
Status: Confirmed AdWare
There's a good chance that w32downloader-ggs.exe is adware or spyware. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your machine. Removing these files right away is very important.
w32downloader-ggs and it's associated process, Downloader.W32.Delf, are known to be a type of malware. Malware and adware can be very tricky. Malware creators know their files will be removed if found, so they sometimes give the files names that are similar to known legitimate files.
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With w32downloader-ggs.exe already on your machine, the chances that additional adware or spyware are still on your machine are pretty high. Using this free machine scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with malware and adware.
syslog.exe and Adware.W32.RapidBlaster
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on December 31st, 2009
File Name: syslog.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: syslog
Associated Process: Adware.W32.RapidBlaster
Status: Confirmed Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: syslog
Associated Process: Adware.W32.RapidBlaster
Status: Confirmed Virus
syslog.exe is a known virus utility. It's possible that your hard drive's security is being compromised by this program. Please scan your system right away to avoid any further damage.
Adware.W32.RapidBlaster is a type of malware, and syslog is linked to it. Before making any changes to your hard drive, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any essential data.
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Since syslog.exe is running on your hard drive, there is a good chance that more virus is lurking. Using this free hard drive scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and spyware.
internetfeatures[1].exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on December 31st, 2009
File Name: internetfeatures[1].exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: internetfeatures[1]
Associated Process: 180Solutions Spyware
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: internetfeatures[1]
Associated Process: 180Solutions Spyware
Status: Confirmed AdWare
Has internetfeatures[1].exe been found on your machine? If so, it's very important that you check your machine quickly. Backup your machine and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your machine to be certain.
internetfeatures[1] has been linked to the malware 180Solutions Spyware, and should be cleaned immediately. Before making any changes to your machine, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any essential data.
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sunthreatengine.exe and CounterSpy Threat Audit Engine
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on December 31st, 2009
File Name: sunthreatengine.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: sunthreatengine
Associated Process: CounterSpy Threat Audit Engine
Status: Not AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: sunthreatengine
Associated Process: CounterSpy Threat Audit Engine
Status: Not AdWare
sunthreatengine.exe has been determined to be a legitimate process, and should not be disabled or deleted.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that a virus or adware could be on your machine without you knowing it.
The best way to avoid problems with adware and other types of adware is to scan your machine for free and get rid of all the unimportant files right now.
members-area.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware, Virus on December 31st, 2009
File Name: members-area.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: members-area
Associated Process: 5-1-61-96
Status: Confirmed Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: members-area
Associated Process: 5-1-61-96
Status: Confirmed Spyware
members-area.exe is probably spyware or malware. This process must be removed from your PC immediately to prevent damage and protect the security of your PC.
members-area has been linked to the malware 5-1-61-96, and should be cleaned quickly. Before making any changes to your PC, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any important data.
To be sure that you are not removing important files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
With members-area.exe already on your PC, different types of viruses and adware are probably lurking, undiscovered. This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with bad files.
acrobat_sl.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on December 31st, 2009
File Name: acrobat_sl.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: acrobat_sl
Associated Process: Adobe Acrobat Speed Launcher
Status: Not Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: acrobat_sl
Associated Process: Adobe Acrobat Speed Launcher
Status: Not Virus
acrobat_sl.exe is associated with Adobe Acrobat Speed Launcher, and is not known to be harmful to your machine.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that malware or a virus could be on your machine without you knowing it.
This free machine scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with virus files.
What is unins001.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on December 31st, 2009
File Name: unins001.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: unins001
Associated Process: Adware.W32.GoGoTools
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: unins001
Associated Process: Adware.W32.GoGoTools
Status: Confirmed AdWare
unins001.exe is a known malware utility. It's possible that your machine's security is being compromised by this program. Please scan your machine immediately to avoid any further damage.
unins001 and it's associated process, Adware.W32.GoGoTools, are known to be a type of malware. Before making any changes to your machine, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any important data.
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companion.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on December 31st, 2009
File Name: companion.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: companion
Associated Process: AOL Connection Suite
Status: Not Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: companion
Associated Process: AOL Connection Suite
Status: Not Virus
companion.exe, and it's process, AOL Connection Suite, are not adware or viruses and are safe to have on your machine.
Even so, you may have malware, or other form of harmful program on your machine, and be completely unaware.
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