Archive for August, 2010
Process Information for syshost.exe
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on August 31st, 2010
File Name: syshost.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: syshost
Associated Process: Trojan.w32.FRANLOAD
Status: Confirmed Virus
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: syshost
Associated Process: Trojan.w32.FRANLOAD
Status: Confirmed Virus
syshost.exe has links to malware and viruses. You must remove this process from your computer quickly.
syshost and it's associated process, Trojan.w32.FRANLOAD, are known to be a type of virus. Malware and viruses can be very tricky. Malware creators know their files will be removed 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 computer.
If syshost.exe is active on your computer, there is a good chance that there are different kinds of malware lurking. Scanning your computer for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
sbsrv.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on August 31st, 2010
File Name: sbsrv.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: sbsrv
Status: Possible AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: sbsrv
Status: Possible AdWare
We're not sure yet if sbsrv.exe is a virus, malware, or a form of harmful program. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with sbsrv.exe.
You may have a spyware or a form of malware on your PC, and be completely unaware.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with rogue files.
What Is bcuyfz.exe? — bcuyfz Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Name: bcuyfz.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: bcuyfz
Associated Process: Spyware.W32.DyFuCA
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: bcuyfz
Associated Process: Spyware.W32.DyFuCA
Status: Confirmed AdWare
bcuyfz.exe has links to spyware and adware. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your hard drive. Deleting these files right away is very important.
bcuyfz has been linked to the malware Spyware.W32.DyFuCA, and should be cleaned immediately. Before making any changes to your hard drive, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any essential data.
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Since bcuyfz.exe was located on your hard drive, the chances that different types of adware or spyware are still on your hard drive are pretty high. You can avoid future problems with spyware and adware by using this free hard drive scanning tool.
Is dbaccess.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Important File, Safe Files on August 31st, 2010
File Name: dbaccess.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dbaccess
Associated Process: Dialer.W32.Dbaccess
Status: Not Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dbaccess
Associated Process: Dialer.W32.Dbaccess
Status: Not Spyware
dbaccess.exe has been determined to be an essential process, and should not be disabled or removed.
Even so, you may have a virus, or some other form of spyware on your PC, and be completely unaware.
You can avoid future problems with adware and malware by using this free PC scanning tool.
dlbubmon.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Virus, Potentially Harmful Files on August 31st, 2010
File Name: dlbubmon.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dlbubmon
Associated Process: Dell Dell 942 Button Monitor
Status: Possible Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dlbubmon
Associated Process: Dell Dell 942 Button Monitor
Status: Possible Spyware
We're not sure yet if dlbubmon.exe and Dell Dell 942 Button Monitor are a virus, adware, or some other type of harmful program. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with dlbubmon.exe.
Adware and spyware can infect your PC very easily, even if you only surf the internet.
Using this free PC scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with adware and spyware.
What is dwm.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Uncategorized on August 31st, 2010
File Name: dwm.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dwm
Associated Process: Desktop Window Manager
Status: Not Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dwm
Associated Process: Desktop Window Manager
Status: Not Malware
dwm.exe is not a virus or spyware. This file, and Desktop Window Manager are known to be legitimate 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.
You can avoid future problems with spyware and adware by using this free PC scanning tool.
What is e_fatiade.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare on August 31st, 2010
File Name: e_fatiade.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: e_fatiade
Associated Process: EPSON Status Monitor 3
Status: Possible AdWare
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: e_fatiade
Associated Process: EPSON Status Monitor 3
Status: Possible AdWare
It is known that e_fatiade.exe is part of a process called EPSON Status Monitor 3, but we are unsure if this process is spyware or a harmful file, and could be harmful to your hard drive. Has e_fatiade.exe been found or your hard drive? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
If you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or a harmful file could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
Using this free hard drive scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and spyware.
dad9.exe and Desktop Application Director 9
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Safe Files on August 31st, 2010
File Name: dad9.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dad9
Associated Process: Desktop Application Director 9
Status: Not Spyware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dad9
Associated Process: Desktop Application Director 9
Status: Not Spyware
dad9.exe is known to be part of a process called Desktop Application Director 9, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Viruses and adware can infect your system very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not malware doesn't mean your system is not infected.
This free system scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with bad files.
Process Information for winsvr.exe
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Name: winsvr.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: winsvr
Associated Process: Unclassified Trojan
Status: Confirmed Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: winsvr
Associated Process: Unclassified Trojan
Status: Confirmed Malware
Chances are good that winsvr.exe is viruses or adware. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your machine. Deleting these files quickly is very important.
winsvr and Unclassified Trojan can cause major problems with the security of your machine, and need to be scanned and removed. Malware and spyware can be very tricky. Malware creators know their files will be removed if found, so they sometimes give the files names that are similar to known non-harmful files.
This free scan of your machine will help you to not delete any essential programs.
Since winsvr.exe has been discovered on your machine, there is a good chance that there are more spyware lurking. Scanning your machine for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
asearchassist.dll Properties and Information
Posted by Spyware Search in Malware, Virus on August 31st, 2010
File Name: asearchassist.dll
File Type: DLL File
Also Known As: asearchassist
Associated Process: Accoona Spyware
Status: Confirmed AdWare
File Type: DLL File
Also Known As: asearchassist
Associated Process: Accoona Spyware
Status: Confirmed AdWare
asearchassist.dll is a known spyware utility. Backup your PC and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your PC to be certain.
asearchassist and it's associated process, Accoona Spyware, are known to be a type of spyware. Malware and viruses often masquerade as legitimate files, so backing up your PC before deleting files is a very good idea.
A good way to ensure that you only remove spyware files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
Since asearchassist.dll has been discovered on your PC, the chances that additional malware or adware are still on your computer are pretty high. Scanning your PC for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.