Archive for August, 2010
pqtray.exe and PowerQuest DriveImage Traybar Icon
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pqtray
Associated Process: PowerQuest DriveImage Traybar Icon
Status: Not Spyware
pqtray.exe is known to be part of a process called PowerQuest DriveImage Traybar Icon, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that a virus or adware could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
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airsvcu.exe and Media Manager Indexer
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: airsvcu
Associated Process: Media Manager Indexer
Status: Not Spyware
airsvcu.exe is known to be part of a process called Media Manager Indexer, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or malware could be on your PC without you knowing it.
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 rogue files right now.
tvmedia.exe and 2nd Thought Spyware
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: tvmedia
Associated Process: 2nd Thought Spyware
Status: Confirmed Virus
There is a very good chance that tvmedia.exe is adware or malware. It's very important that you delete this process from your PC quickly.
tvmedia and 2nd Thought Spyware can cause major problems with the security of your PC, and need to be scanned and deleted. Since spyware and essential files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your PC before removing files indiscriminately.
To be sure that you are not removing essential files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
With tvmedia.exe already on your PC, there is a good chance that more virus is lurking. Get a free scan of your PC.
itesmart.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: itesmart
Status: Not Spyware
igdctrl.exe, and it's process, AVM IGD Service, have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not. Even so, you may have malware, or some other form of adware on your system, and be completely unaware.
Using this free system scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with spyware and adware.
Is emsw.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: emsw
Associated Process: emsw
Status: Confirmed Spyware
It's fairly certain that emsw.exe is viruses or malware. The best way to fix this is to delete this file, after backing up your machine, and scanning for more malware.
emsw is a type of malware, and emsw is linked to it. Before making any changes to your machine, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any important data.
This free scan of your machine will help you to not delete any important programs.
If emsw.exe has been discovered on your machine, additional malware and viruses are probably lurking, undiscovered. Scanning your machine for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
mcvsrte.exe and Mcvsrte
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Safe Files on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: mcvsrte
Associated Process: Mcvsrte
Status: Not AdWare
mcvsrte.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Mcvsrte are known to be non-harmful files.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that a virus or adware could be on your computer without you knowing it.
This free computer scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with rogue files.
igdctrl.exe Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: igdctrl
Associated Process: AVM IGD Service
Status: Possible Virus
igdctrl.exe, and it's process, AVM IGD Service, have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not. Has igdctrl.exe been found or your computer? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
You may have a adware or a form of virus on your computer, and be completely unaware.
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What Is ap9h4qmo.exe? — ap9h4qmo Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: ap9h4qmo
Associated Process: ShopAtHomeSelect Spyware
Status: Confirmed Virus
There is a very good chance that ap9h4qmo.exe is viruses or spyware. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your PC. Deleting these files as soon as possible is very important.
ShopAtHomeSelect Spyware is a type of malware, and ap9h4qmo is linked to it. Since malware and non-harmful files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your PC before deleting files indiscriminately.
To be sure that you are not removing non-harmful files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
With ap9h4qmo.exe already on your PC, additional malware and spyware are probably lurking, undiscovered. Get a free scan of your PC.
What is prot.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: prot
Associated Process: Adware.W32.SearchMiracle.EliteBar
Status: Confirmed AdWare
There is a very good chance that prot.exe is malware, spyware, or a harmful file of some type. Backup your hard drive and remove this file, or perform a free scan of your hard drive to be certain.
prot and Adware.W32.SearchMiracle.EliteBar can cause major problems with the security of your hard drive, and need to be scanned and removed. Since adware and non-harmful files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your hard drive before deleting files indiscriminately.
To be sure that you are not removing non-harmful files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your hard drive.
If prot.exe is active on your hard drive, you'll probably come across more adware if you do a thorough search. This free hard drive scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with rogue files.
What is bluesoleil.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Safe Files on August 31st, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: bluesoleil
Associated Process: BlueSoleil Bluetooth Plug and Play Module
Status: Not Spyware
bluesoleil.exe is associated with BlueSoleil Bluetooth Plug and Play Module, and is not known to be harmful to your system.
Even though this file is safe, spyware and other evil programs can live in your system, completely undetected.
Scanning your system for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.