Archive for January, 2010
pec.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on January 30th, 2010
File Name: pec.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pec
Associated Process: Adware.W32.Windupdates
Status: Confirmed Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pec
Associated Process: Adware.W32.Windupdates
Status: Confirmed Spyware
pec.exe is known to be a type of virus. It's possible that your PC's security is being compromised by this program. Please scan your computer right away to avoid any further damage.
pec and it's associated process, Adware.W32.Windupdates, are known to be a type of virus. Since malware and essential files can have the same names, it is essential that you backup your PC before deleting files indiscriminately.
A good way to ensure that you only remove unimportant files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
With pec.exe already on your PC, you'll probably find more virus if you do a good search. Get a free scan of your PC.
Is mm15201518.stub.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on January 30th, 2010
File Name: mm15201518.stub.exe
File Type: STUB File
Also Known As: mm15201518.stub
Associated Process: Adware.W32.DelFin
Status: Confirmed Malware
File Type: STUB File
Also Known As: mm15201518.stub
Associated Process: Adware.W32.DelFin
Status: Confirmed Malware
mm15201518.stub.exe is a known malware utility. Backup your hard drive and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your hard drive to be certain.
Adware.W32.DelFin is a type of malware, and mm15201518.stub is linked to it. Spyware and adware often masquerade as essential files, so backing up your hard drive before removing files is a very good idea.
This free scan of your hard drive will help you to not delete any essential programs.
If mm15201518.stub.exe is active on your hard drive, there is a good chance that more harmful file is lurking. This free hard drive scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with rogue files.
What is tiwlancu.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: tiwlancu.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tiwlancu
Associated Process: Station Configuration Utility Application
Status: Possible Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tiwlancu
Associated Process: Station Configuration Utility Application
Status: Possible Virus
We're not sure yet if tiwlancu.exe and Station Configuration Utility Application are a virus, adware, or some other form of spyware. Do you know what tiwlancu.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.
Malware and spyware can infect your PC very easily, even if you only surf the internet.
Scanning your PC for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
wmplayer.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Important File, Safe Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: wmplayer.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wmplayer
Associated Process: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Status: Not Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wmplayer
Associated Process: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Status: Not Malware
wmplayer.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Microsoft Windows Media Player are known to be non-harmful files.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that malware or adware could be on your PC without you knowing it.
Get a free scan of your PC.
sunprotectionserver.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: sunprotectionserver.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: sunprotectionserver
Associated Process: Sunbelt CounterSpy
Status: Not AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: sunprotectionserver
Associated Process: Sunbelt CounterSpy
Status: Not AdWare
sunprotectionserver.exe is known to be part of a process called Sunbelt CounterSpy, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Even though this file is safe, adware and other evil programs can live in your machine, completely undetected.
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 virus files right now.
What Is psh_svc.exe? — psh_svc Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: psh_svc.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: psh_svc
Status: Possible Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: psh_svc
Status: Possible Spyware
psh_svc.exe is associated with an unknown process, and it is unknown whether this process contains any harmful properties. Has psh_svc.exe been found or your PC? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
Spyware and malware and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
The best way to avoid problems with spyware and other types of spyware is to scan your PC for free and get rid of all the harmful files right now.
ccarss.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Spyware, Virus on January 30th, 2010
File Name: ccarss.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: ccarss
Associated Process: Downloader.W32.IstBar
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: ccarss
Associated Process: Downloader.W32.IstBar
Status: Confirmed AdWare
ccarss.exe has links to malware and spyware. You must delete this process from your PC as soon as possible.
Downloader.W32.IstBar is a type of malware, and ccarss is linked to it. 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 essential data.
To be sure that you are not removing legitimate files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
Since ccarss.exe was on your PC, the chances that different kinds of malware or adware are still on your hard drive are pretty high. Get a free scan of your PC by clicking this link.
Is imontray.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Important File, Safe Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: imontray.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: imontray
Associated Process: Intel Active Monitor Component
Status: Not Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: imontray
Associated Process: Intel Active Monitor Component
Status: Not Malware
imontray.exe is associated with Intel Active Monitor Component, and is not known to be harmful to your computer.
Even so, you may have adware, or a different kind of virus on your computer, and be completely unaware.
The best way to avoid problems with malware and other types of malware is to scan your computer for free and get rid of all the unimportant files right now.
Is prot_srv.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potentially Harmful Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: prot_srv.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: prot_srv
Status: Possible Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: prot_srv
Status: Possible Spyware
It is not known which process prot_srv.exe is part of, and we are unsure if this process is a virus, or some other form of adware, or if it could be harmful to your system. Do you know what prot_srv.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.
You may have a virus or a form of malware on your system, and be completely unaware.
Get a free scan of your system.
Is nkptpenum.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potentially Harmful Files on January 30th, 2010
File Name: nkptpenum.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: nkptpenum
Associated Process: PTP/IP Enumerator
Status: Possible Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: nkptpenum
Associated Process: PTP/IP Enumerator
Status: Possible Spyware
It is known that nkptpenum.exe is part of a process called PTP/IP Enumerator, but we are unsure if this process is a harmful file or a virus, and could be harmful to your PC. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with nkptpenum.exe.
Viruses and spyware and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
Get a free scan of your PC.