Archive for May, 2010
Is timershot.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Important File, Safe Files on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: timershot
Associated Process: Webcam Timershot
Status: Not AdWare
timershot.exe has been determined to be an essential process, and should not be disabled or deleted.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or a virus could be on your machine without you knowing it.
Get a free scan of your machine.
parvulus.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: parvulus
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.Lupar
Status: Not Spyware
parvulus.exe is associated with Backdoor.W32.Lupar, and is not known to be harmful to your PC.
Spyware and malware sometimes use the same filename as important files, so it is a good idea to scan your PC to be sure.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with virus files.
parvulus.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: parvulus
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.Lupar
Status: Not Spyware
parvulus.exe is associated with Backdoor.W32.Lupar, and is not known to be harmful to your PC.
Spyware and malware sometimes use the same filename as important files, so it is a good idea to scan your PC to be sure.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with virus files.
What is windowsautomaticupdates.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Safe Files on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: windowsautomaticupdates
Associated Process: Folding@Home Client
Status: Not Malware
windowsautomaticupdates.exe is associated with Folding@Home Client, and is not known to be harmful to your PC.
Even though this file is safe, adware and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
You can avoid future problems with adware and malware by using this free PC scanning tool.
What is windowsautomaticupdates.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Safe Files on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: windowsautomaticupdates
Associated Process: Folding@Home Client
Status: Not Malware
windowsautomaticupdates.exe is associated with Folding@Home Client, and is not known to be harmful to your PC.
Even though this file is safe, adware and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
You can avoid future problems with adware and malware by using this free PC scanning tool.
wnad.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Virus on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wnad
Associated Process: WinAd Client
Status: Confirmed Virus
Chances are good that wnad.exe is a harmful file, adware, or malware of some type. This process must be removed from your machine immediately to prevent damage and protect the security of your machine.
wnad and it's associated process, WinAd Client, are known to be a type of malware. Viruses and spyware often masquerade as important files, so backing up your machine before deleting files is a very good idea.
A good way to ensure that you only remove virus files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your machine.
If wnad.exe is running on your machine, you'll probably discover more malware if you do a good search. Using this free machine scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and spyware.
wnad.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Virus on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wnad
Associated Process: WinAd Client
Status: Confirmed Virus
Chances are good that wnad.exe is a harmful file, adware, or malware of some type. This process must be removed from your machine immediately to prevent damage and protect the security of your machine.
wnad and it's associated process, WinAd Client, are known to be a type of malware. Viruses and spyware often masquerade as important files, so backing up your machine before deleting files is a very good idea.
A good way to ensure that you only remove virus files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your machine.
If wnad.exe is running on your machine, you'll probably discover more malware if you do a good search. Using this free machine scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and spyware.
itype.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Safe Files on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: itype
Associated Process: IntelliType
Status: Not AdWare
itype.exe is known to be part of a process called IntelliType, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that adware or spyware could be on your computer without you knowing it.
Get a free scan of your computer.
bil.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: bil
Status: Possible AdWare
bil.exe, and it's processes have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not. Has bil.exe been found or your computer? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
Viruses and spyware and other evil programs can live in your computer, completely undetected.
This free computer scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with bad files.
What is mskalert.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potentially Harmful Files on May 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: mskalert
Associated Process: McAfee Spamkiller Alert
Status: Possible AdWare
We're not sure yet if mskalert.exe and McAfee Spamkiller Alert are a virus, adware, or some other type of harmful program. Has mskalert.exe been found or your PC? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
Viruses and malware and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.
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 spyware files right now.