Archive for September, 2009

What Is spextdll.dll? — spextdll Process Info

By Cancel Spyware at 30 September, 2009, 10:36 am

File Name: spextdll.dll
File Type: DLL File
Also Known As: spextdll
Associated Process: 2nd Thought Spyware
Status: Confirmed Spyware

There’s a good chance that spextdll.dll is a virus, adware, or a harmful file of some type.
It is essential that you remove this process from your system right away.

2nd Thought Spyware is a type of malware, and spextdll is linked to it.
Malware and spyware often masquerade as non-harmful files, so backing up your system before removing files is a very good idea.

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If spextdll.dll is active on your system, the chances that additional malware or adware are still on your PC are pretty high.
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funcade_icmediax_install.exe Properties and Information

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 11:04 pm

File Name: funcade_icmediax_install.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: funcade_icmediax_install
Associated Process: Adware.W32.Ezula
Status: Confirmed Virus

It is very likely that funcade_icmediax_install.exe is adware or spyware.
This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your machine. Removing these files right away is very important.

Adware.W32.Ezula is a type of malware, and funcade_icmediax_install is linked to it.
Viruses 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.

A good way to ensure that you only remove bad files is to use ’s free scan of your machine.

If funcade_icmediax_install.exe has been located on your machine, other types of viruses and spyware are probably lurking, undiscovered.
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What is liveupdate.exe?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 6:28 pm

File Name: liveupdate.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: liveupdate
Associated Process: Spyware Doctor LiveUpdate
Status: Not Virus

liveupdate.exe has been determined to be a legitimate process, and should not be disabled or deleted.

Even so, you may have a virus, or a form of harmful program on your PC, and be completely unaware.

Using this free PC scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with malware and viruses.

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What Is y.exe? — y Process Info

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 5:55 pm

File Name: y.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: y
Associated Process: w32.small Virus
Status: Confirmed AdWare

y.exe has links to malware and spyware.
This process must be deleted from your PC as soon as possible to prevent damage and protect the security of your PC.

y and it’s associated process, w32.small Virus, are known to be a type of malware.
Since adware and legitimate files can have the same names, it is essential that you backup your PC before deleting files indiscriminately.

A good way to ensure that you only remove harmful files is to use ’s free scan of your PC.

Since y.exe was found on your PC, the chances that different kinds of adware or malware are still on your PC are pretty high.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with harmful files.

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nhostsvc.exe Properties and Information

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 5:44 pm

File Name: nhostsvc.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: nhostsvc
Associated Process: NetOp Helper Service for Windows NT
Status: Not Virus

nhostsvc.exe has been determined to be an important process, and should not be disabled or removed.

Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that adware or spyware could be on your PC without you knowing it.

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What is downloadstudioschedulemonitor.exe?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 5:35 pm

File Name: downloadstudioschedulemonitor.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: downloadstudioschedulemonitor
Associated Process: DownloadStudio Scheduler & Clipboard Monitor
Status: Possible Malware

downloadstudioschedulemonitor.exe, and it’s process, DownloadStudio Scheduler & Clipboard Monitor, have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not.
Do you know what downloadstudioschedulemonitor.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.

You may have a adware or a form of spyware on your computer, and be completely unaware.

Using this free computer scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with viruses and spyware.

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scan32.exe Properties and Information

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 5:06 pm

File Name: scan32.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: scan32
Associated Process: McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
Status: Not Malware

scan32.exe is known to be part of a process called McAfee VirusScan Enterprise, and these have been confirmed as safe.

Even though this file is safe, malware and other evil programs can live in your system, completely undetected.

You can avoid future problems with malware and adware by using this free system scanning tool.

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apd123.exe and Adware.W32.PacerD

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 4:19 pm

File Name: apd123.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: apd123
Associated Process: Adware.W32.PacerD
Status: Confirmed Malware

It’s likely that apd123.exe is malware, a virus, or adware of some type.
This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your system. Removing these files quickly is very important.

apd123 has been linked to the malware Adware.W32.PacerD, and should be cleaned right away.
Since adware and non-harmful files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your system before removing files indiscriminately.

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Is hptasks.exe Spyware or a Virus?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 3:04 pm

File Name: hptasks.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: hptasks
Associated Process: HP Display Settings
Status: Not Spyware

hptasks.exe has been determined to be a legitimate process, and should not be disabled or removed.

Spyware and viruses can infect your PC very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not malware doesn’t mean your PC is not infected.

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 spyware files right now.

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What is easynote.exe?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 September, 2009, 12:17 pm

File Name: easynote.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: easynote
Associated Process: TK8 EasyNote
Status: Not Virus

easynote.exe has been determined to be an important process, and should not be disabled or deleted.

Even though this file is safe, viruses and other evil programs can live in your PC, completely undetected.

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