Archive for January, 2010
What is avant.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on January 31st, 2010
File Name: avant.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: avant
Associated Process: Avant Browser
Status: Not AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: avant
Associated Process: Avant Browser
Status: Not AdWare
avant.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Avant Browser are known to be non-harmful files.
Even though this file is safe, adware and other evil programs can live in your hard drive, completely undetected.
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Process Information for iagent2.exe
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Virus, Potentially Harmful Files on January 31st, 2010
File Name: iagent2.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: iagent2
Associated Process: iriver plus agent
Status: Possible Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: iagent2
Associated Process: iriver plus agent
Status: Possible Malware
iagent2.exe is associated with iriver plus agent, and it is unknown whether this process contains any harmful properties. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with iagent2.exe.
Adware and viruses can infect your PC very easily, even if you only surf the internet.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with unimportant files.
What is davcdata.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on January 31st, 2010
File Name: davcdata.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: davcdata
Associated Process: Microsoft HTTP-DAV common data
Status: Not Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: davcdata
Associated Process: Microsoft HTTP-DAV common data
Status: Not Spyware
davcdata.exe has been determined to be an essential process, and should not be disabled or removed.
Even though this file is safe, adware and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
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vcclient.exe and Spyware.W32.SurfSidekick
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on January 31st, 2010
File Name: vcclient.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: vcclient
Associated Process: Spyware.W32.SurfSidekick
Status: Confirmed Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: vcclient
Associated Process: Spyware.W32.SurfSidekick
Status: Confirmed Spyware
vcclient.exe is a known virus utility. Backup your machine and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your machine to be certain.
vcclient has been linked to the malware Spyware.W32.SurfSidekick, and should be cleaned as soon as possible. Viruses and malware 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 essential files.
A good way to ensure that you only remove rogue files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your machine.
If vcclient.exe has been on your machine, more viruses and malware are probably lurking, undiscovered. Scanning your machine for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
What is dwrcc.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare on January 31st, 2010
File Name: dwrcc.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dwrcc
Associated Process: DameWare Mini Remote Control Application
Status: Possible Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dwrcc
Associated Process: DameWare Mini Remote Control Application
Status: Possible Spyware
dwrcc.exe is associated with DameWare Mini Remote Control Application, and it is unknown whether this process contains any harmful properties. Do you know what dwrcc.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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realupd32.exe and trojan.w32.MITGLIED
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on January 31st, 2010
File Name: realupd32.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: realupd32
Associated Process: trojan.w32.MITGLIED
Status: Confirmed Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: realupd32
Associated Process: trojan.w32.MITGLIED
Status: Confirmed Virus
realupd32.exe is probably adware or malware. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your computer. Removing these files right away is very important.
realupd32 and trojan.w32.MITGLIED can cause major problems with the security of your computer, and need to be scanned and deleted. Before making any changes to your computer, 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 essential files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your computer.
Since realupd32.exe is active on your computer, the chances that different types of adware or malware are still on your PC are pretty high. Get a free scan of your computer by clicking this link.
requester.11.exe and Trojan.Muquest
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Virus on January 31st, 2010
File Name: requester.11.exe
File Type: 11 File
Also Known As: requester.11
Associated Process: Trojan.Muquest
Status: Confirmed Virus
File Type: 11 File
Also Known As: requester.11
Associated Process: Trojan.Muquest
Status: Confirmed Virus
Has requester.11.exe been discovered on your machine? If so, it is essential that you take action quickly. This process must be removed from your machine quickly to prevent damage and protect the security of your machine.
requester.11 and it's associated process, Trojan.Muquest, are known to be a type of malware. Adware and viruses 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 essential files.
A good way to ensure that you only remove bad files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your machine.
If requester.11.exe has been located on your machine, there's probably more adware or malware you haven't discovered. You can avoid future problems with adware and viruses by using this free machine scanning tool.
Is pinball.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Important File, Safe Files on January 31st, 2010
File Name: pinball.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pinball
Associated Process: Microsoft Pinball
Status: Not Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pinball
Associated Process: Microsoft Pinball
Status: Not Virus
pinball.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Microsoft Pinball are known to be important files.
Even though this file is safe, malware and other evil programs can live in your computer, completely undetected.
The best way to avoid problems with viruses and other types of viruses is to scan your computer for free and get rid of all the harmful files right now.
vc5tray.exe and Virtual CD – Quick Start Utility
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on January 31st, 2010
File Name: vc5tray.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: vc5tray
Associated Process: Virtual CD - Quick Start Utility
Status: Not Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: vc5tray
Associated Process: Virtual CD - Quick Start Utility
Status: Not Spyware
vc5tray.exe is not adware or spyware. This file, and Virtual CD - Quick Start Utility are known to be important files.
Viruses and adware can infect your PC very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not spyware doesn't mean your PC is not infected.
The best way to avoid problems with viruses and other types of viruses is to scan your PC for free and get rid of all the unimportant files right now.
tstool.exe and Starfish TrueSync
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Not Spyware, Not a Virus on January 31st, 2010
File Name: tstool.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tstool
Associated Process: Starfish TrueSync
Status: Not Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tstool
Associated Process: Starfish TrueSync
Status: Not Spyware
tstool.exe is associated with Starfish TrueSync, and is not known to be harmful to your hard drive.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or adware could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
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