Archive for February, 2010
prismsvr.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on February 28th, 2010
File Name: prismsvr.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: prismsvr
Associated Process: PRISM Wireless LAN
Status: Not Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: prismsvr
Associated Process: PRISM Wireless LAN
Status: Not Malware
prismsvr.exe is associated with PRISM Wireless LAN, and is not known to be harmful to your hard drive.
Spyware and viruses sometimes use the same name as non-harmful files, so it is a good idea to scan your hard drive to be sure.
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spnpinst.exe and Peer-to-Peer Custom Setup
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on February 28th, 2010
File Name: spnpinst.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: spnpinst
Associated Process: Peer-to-Peer Custom Setup
Status: Possible Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: spnpinst
Associated Process: Peer-to-Peer Custom Setup
Status: Possible Virus
spnpinst.exe is associated with Peer-to-Peer Custom Setup, 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 spnpinst.exe.
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What is init32m.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware, Virus on February 28th, 2010
File Name: init32m.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: init32m
Associated Process: Troj/Dloader-JT Worm
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: init32m
Associated Process: Troj/Dloader-JT Worm
Status: Confirmed AdWare
Chances are good that init32m.exe is adware, a virus, or malware of some type. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your computer. Deleting these files quickly is very important.
init32m and Troj/Dloader-JT Worm can cause major problems with the security of your computer, and need to be scanned and removed. Spyware and adware often masquerade as important files, so backing up your computer before deleting files is a very good idea.
A good way to ensure that you only remove rogue files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your computer.
If init32m.exe is running on your computer, the chances that other types of malware or spyware are still on your hard drive are pretty high. Using this free computer scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with spyware and adware.
What Is autorun.exe? — autorun Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on February 28th, 2010
File Name: autorun.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: autorun
Associated Process: Autorun Executable
Status: Not Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: autorun
Associated Process: Autorun Executable
Status: Not Virus
autorun.exe, and it's process, Autorun Executable, are not spyware or viruses and are safe to have on your hard drive.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or a virus could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
This free hard drive scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with bad files.
What is w32backdoor-dxn.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on February 27th, 2010
File Name: w32backdoor-dxn.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: w32backdoor-dxn
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.VB
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: w32backdoor-dxn
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.VB
Status: Confirmed AdWare
w32backdoor-dxn.exe has links to adware and spyware. The appropriate way to fix this is to delete this file, after backing up your system, and scanning for more viruses.
w32backdoor-dxn and Backdoor.W32.VB can cause major problems with the security of your system, and need to be scanned and deleted. Adware and spyware often masquerade as important files, so backing up your system before deleting files is a very good idea.
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pictureviewer.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on February 27th, 2010
File Name: pictureviewer.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pictureviewer
Associated Process: Trojan.W32.Marlap
Status: Confirmed Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pictureviewer
Associated Process: Trojan.W32.Marlap
Status: Confirmed Virus
Has pictureviewer.exe been discovered on your PC? If so, you must take corrective measures quickly. The appropriate action is to remove this file, after backing up your PC, and scanning for more malware.
pictureviewer and Trojan.W32.Marlap can cause major problems with the security of your PC, and need to be scanned and deleted. Adware and spyware can be very tricky. Malware creators know their files will be deleted if found, so they sometimes give the files names that are similar to known non-harmful files.
To be sure that you are not removing non-harmful files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
If pictureviewer.exe was discovered on your PC, the chances that more malware or adware are still on your PC are pretty high. Using this free PC scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with adware and spyware.
cordbg.exe and Microsoft Managed Debugger (cordbg) Testing Tool
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Not Spyware, Not a Virus on February 27th, 2010
File Name: cordbg.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: cordbg
Associated Process: Microsoft Managed Debugger (cordbg) Testing Tool
Status: Not Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: cordbg
Associated Process: Microsoft Managed Debugger (cordbg) Testing Tool
Status: Not Spyware
cordbg.exe has been determined to be a legitimate process, and should not be disabled or removed.
Viruses and malware sometimes use the same filename as legitimate files, so it is a good idea to scan your computer to be sure.
Using this free computer scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and malware.
Is tschelp.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on February 27th, 2010
File Name: tschelp.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tschelp
Associated Process: SnagIt Component
Status: Not Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tschelp
Associated Process: SnagIt Component
Status: Not Virus
tschelp.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and SnagIt Component are known to be essential files.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that a virus or spyware could be on your PC without you knowing it.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with unimportant files.
wininit32.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on February 27th, 2010
File Name: wininit32.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wininit32
Associated Process: Dialer.W32.Agent
Status: Not Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wininit32
Associated Process: Dialer.W32.Agent
Status: Not Malware
wininit32.exe is associated with Dialer.W32.Agent, and is not known to be harmful to your computer.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that malware or adware could be on your computer without you knowing it.
You can avoid future problems with viruses and adware by using this free computer scanning tool.
smsapm32.exe and SMS 2.0 Client – Advertised Programs Manager (Win32)
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on February 27th, 2010
File Name: smsapm32.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: smsapm32
Associated Process: SMS 2.0 Client - Advertised Programs Manager (Win32)
Status: Possible Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: smsapm32
Associated Process: SMS 2.0 Client - Advertised Programs Manager (Win32)
Status: Possible Malware
We're not sure yet if smsapm32.exe and SMS 2.0 Client - Advertised Programs Manager (Win32) are a virus, spyware, or some other type of malware. Do you know what smsapm32.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.
Adware and viruses and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
Using this free PC scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with adware and viruses.