Archive for September, 2010
Process Information for saismart.exe
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: saismart
Associated Process: Smart Button Special Sauce
Status: Not Malware
saismart.exe, and it's process, Smart Button Special Sauce, are not spyware or viruses and are safe to have on your machine.
Viruses and malware can infect your machine very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not malware doesn't mean your machine is not infected.
Using this free machine scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and malware.
Process Information for discgui.exe
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Not Spyware, Not a Virus on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: discgui
Associated Process: Digital Interactive Systems User Interface
Status: Not Virus
discgui.exe, and it's process, Digital Interactive Systems User Interface, are not spyware or viruses and are safe to have on your PC.
Even though this file is safe, malware 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 spyware and viruses.
What is _nswatchman.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: _nswatchman
Status: Possible AdWare
It is not known which process _nswatchman.exe is part of, and we are unsure if this process is spyware, or a form of virus, or if it could be harmful to your computer. If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with _nswatchman.exe.
You may have a malware or a form of spyware on your computer, and be completely unaware.
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Is mcinst.exe Spyware or a Virus?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Spyware, Possible Virus, Potential Malware, Potentially AdWare, Potentially Harmful Files on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: mcinst
Associated Process: McAfee Installer
Status: Possible Malware
mcinst.exe is associated with McAfee Installer, and it is unknown whether this process contains any harmful properties. Do you know what mcinst.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.
Viruses and malware and other evil programs can live in your hard drive, completely undetected.
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dun.exe and Adware.W32.DealHelper.com
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dun
Associated Process: Adware.W32.DealHelper.com
Status: Confirmed Malware
dun.exe is probably viruses or spyware. This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your computer. Deleting these files right away is very important.
dun has been linked to the malware Adware.W32.DealHelper.com, and should be cleaned quickly. Before making any changes to your computer, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don't lose any important data.
To be sure that you are not removing essential files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your computer.
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What is eeventmanager.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: eeventmanager
Associated Process: Epson Creativity Suite
Status: Not Spyware
eeventmanager.exe is known to be part of a process called Epson Creativity Suite, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Even so, you may have adware, or some other form of harmful program on your system, and be completely unaware.
Scanning your system for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
mrtmngr.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in Do Not Delete, Important File, Not Spyware, Not a Virus, Safe Files on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: mrtmngr
Associated Process: Mrtmngr
Status: Not Virus
mrtmngr.exe is associated with Mrtmngr, and is not known to be harmful to your hard drive.
Even so, you may have malware, or some other form of virus on your hard drive, and be completely unaware.
The best way to avoid problems with malware and other types of malware is to scan your hard drive for free and get rid of all the bad files right now.
What Is kerne1412.exe? — kerne1412 Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Malware, Spyware, Virus on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: kerne1412
Associated Process: Trojan.W32.Gashlio
Status: Confirmed Malware
Has kerne1412.exe been located on your computer? If so, it is essential that you check your computer right away. The appropriate action is to delete this file, after backing up your computer, and scanning for more viruses.
kerne1412 and Trojan.W32.Gashlio can cause major problems with the security of your computer, and need to be scanned and deleted. Spyware and viruses 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 essential files.
A good way to ensure that you only remove rogue files is to use Computer Associates's free scan of your computer.
If kerne1412.exe was discovered on your computer, there is a good chance that more harmful file is lurking. This free computer scan is probably the best way to make sure you don't experience future issues with rogue files.
What is quickdcf2.exe?
Posted by Spyware Search in Possible Virus, Potentially Harmful Files on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: quickdcf2
Associated Process: Exif Launcher 2
Status: Possible Spyware
quickdcf2.exe, and it's process, Exif Launcher 2, have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not. Has quickdcf2.exe been found or your system? If you know what this file does, please post a comment with what you know.
Spyware and viruses and other evil programs can live in your system, completely undetected.
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lmu.exe Process Info
Posted by Spyware Search in AdWare, Harmful Files, Spyware on September 26th, 2010
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: lmu
Associated Process: Hyperlinker Adware
Status: Confirmed Malware
Has lmu.exe been located on your PC? If so, you must take action as soon as possible. You must delete this process from your PC as soon as possible.
lmu has been linked to the malware Hyperlinker Adware, and should be cleaned immediately. Since spyware and non-harmful files can have the same names, it is essential that you backup your PC before removing files indiscriminately.
To be sure that you are not removing non-harmful files, use Computer Associates's free scan of your PC.
With lmu.exe already on your PC, different types of malware and viruses are probably lurking, undiscovered. You can avoid future problems with malware and viruses by using this free PC scanning tool.