File Name: 13.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: 13
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.Prorat
Status: Confirmed Malware
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: 13
Associated Process: Backdoor.W32.Prorat
Status: Confirmed Malware
13.exe is a known virus utility. Backup your hard drive and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your hard drive to be certain.
Backdoor.W32.Prorat is a type of malware, and 13 is linked to it. Adware and malware 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 important files.
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Since 13.exe has been on your hard drive, additional adware and malware are probably lurking, undiscovered. You can avoid future problems with adware and malware by using this free hard drive scanning tool.