Archive for February, 2010
Is bionet.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on February 27th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: bionet
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.Bionet
Status: Confirmed Malware
bionet.exe is a known spyware utility. It's possible that your PC's security is being compromised by this program. You must scan your computer immediately to avoid any further damage.
Backdoor.W32.Bionet is a type of malware, and bionet is linked to it. Since spyware and essential files can have the same names, it is essential that you backup your PC before deleting files indiscriminately.
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If bionet.exe has been discovered on your PC, you'll probably discover more adware if you do a good search. You can avoid future problems with spyware and viruses by using this free PC scanning tool.
autotkit.exe and HP Helper Process
Posted by Spyware Search in Important File, Safe Files on February 27th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: autotkit
Associated Process: HP Helper Process
Status: Not Virus
autotkit.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 malware or adware could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
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What Is slpv24s.exe? — slpv24s Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Not Spyware, Not a Virus on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: slpv24s
Associated Process: SlpV24 Server Application
Status: Not Virus
slpv24s.exe is known to be part of a process called SlpV24 Server Application, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Even so, you may have adware, or some other form of harmful program on your computer, and be completely unaware.
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kmwol.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Spyware, Virus on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: kmwol
Associated Process: Adware.W32.TargetSaver
Status: Confirmed Spyware
It is very likely that kmwol.exe is malware, adware, or a harmful file of some type. Backup your PC and remove this file, or perform a free scan of your PC to be certain.
Adware.W32.TargetSaver is a type of malware, and kmwol is linked to it. Viruses and adware 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 legitimate files.
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What Is twalink.exe? — twalink Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: twalink
Status: Possible AdWare
twalink.exe, and it's processes have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with twalink.exe.
Adware and viruses and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
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e_fatibia.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: e_fatibia
Associated Process: EPSON Status Monitor 3
Status: Possible Malware
e_fatibia.exe is associated with EPSON Status Monitor 3, 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 e_fatibia.exe.
If you use the internet, there is always a chance that adware or a virus could be on your system without you knowing it.
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ppmcactivedetection.exe and eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware Corporate Edition active detection
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: ppmcactivedetection
Associated Process: eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware Corporate Edition active detection
Status: Possible Malware
We're not sure yet if ppmcactivedetection.exe and eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware Corporate Edition active detection are a virus, malware, or some other type of adware. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with ppmcactivedetection.exe.
If you use the internet, there is always a chance that a harmful file or malware could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
The best way to avoid problems with adware and other types of adware is to scan your hard drive for free and get rid of all the virus files right now.
rchost.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: rchost
Associated Process: Unicenter Remote Control Host
Status: Possible Virus
It is known that rchost.exe is part of a process called Unicenter Remote Control Host, but we are unsure if this process is a virus or spyware, and could be harmful to your machine. Has rchost.exe been found or your machine? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
Viruses and adware and other evil programs can live in your machine, completely undetected.
This free machine scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with spyware files.
What Is spysub.exe? — spysub Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: spysub
Associated Process: SpySubtract
Status: Not Spyware
spysub.exe is known to be part of a process called SpySubtract, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Even so, you may have adware, or other form of harmful program on your system, and be completely unaware.
The best way to avoid problems with malware and other types of malware is to scan your system for free and get rid of all the rogue files right now.
adstatkeep.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on February 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: adstatkeep
Associated Process: AdStatus Service Spyware
Status: Confirmed AdWare
adstatkeep.exe is a known adware utility. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your computer. Deleting these files as soon as possible is very important.
adstatkeep has been linked to the malware AdStatus Service Spyware, and should be cleaned immediately. Since adware and legitimate files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your computer before deleting files indiscriminately.
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If adstatkeep.exe is active on your computer, there is a good chance that there are different types of harmful file lurking. Get a free scan of your computer.