Archive for February, 2010

What Is benetns.exe? — benetns Process Info

benetns.exe is associated with Backup Exec 7.x/8.x Agent Browser, and is not known to be harmful to your system.

Spyware and adware can infect your system very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not spyware 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 virus files.

bundles53.exe Process Info

Has bundles53.exe been located on your system? If so, you need to check your system right away.
This process must be removed from your system right away to prevent damage and protect the security of your system.

bundles53 and 2nd Thought Spyware can cause major problems with the security of your system, and need to be scanned and removed.
Since malware and non-harmful files can have the same names, it is essential that you backup your system before deleting files indiscriminately.

To be sure that you are not removing non-harmful files, use Computer Associates’s free scan of your system.

If bundles53.exe has been located on your system, you’ll probably discover more harmful file if you do a good search.
This free system scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with spyware files.

Is hphped06.exe Spyware or a Virus?

We’re not sure yet if hphped06.exe and GetCounterInfo MFC Application are spyware, malware, or other form of adware.
Do you know what hphped06.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.

If you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or a harmful file could be on your system without you knowing it.

Scanning your system for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.

infotool.exe and Nero Toolkit

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

Spyware and viruses sometimes have the same name as important files, so it is a good idea to scan your PC to be sure.

Scanning your PC for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.

pavmail.exe Process Info

pavmail.exe is known to be part of a process called Panda AntiVirus, and these have been confirmed as safe.

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

Get a free scan of your computer.

Is ghoststartservice.exe Spyware or a Virus?

ghoststartservice.exe, and it’s process, Ghost Start Service, are not adware or spyware and are safe to have on your computer.

Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that adware or spyware 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 virus files.

shortcut.exe Properties and Information

shortcut.exe is known to be part of a process called Windows 95 Shortcut Maker, and these have been confirmed as safe.

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

You can avoid future problems with viruses and adware by using this free machine scanning tool.

tosa2dp.exe Properties and Information

tosa2dp.exe, and it’s processes, are not spyware or viruses and are safe to have on your system.

Even so, you may have adware, or a different kind of malware on your system, and be completely unaware.

Get a free scan of your system.

Is sccenter.exe Spyware or a Virus?

sccenter.exe is not adware or malware. This file, and Service Connection Center. are known to be legitimate files.

Malware and spyware sometimes have the same name as legitimate files, so it is a good idea to scan your machine to be sure.

The best way to avoid problems with malware and other types of malware is to scan your machine for free and get rid of all the spyware files right now.

What is secure.exe?

secure.exe is probably adware or spyware.
The appropriate course of action is to remove this file, after backing up your system, and scanning for more viruses.

Adware.W32.DealHelper is a type of malware, and secure is linked to it.
Malware 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 non-harmful files.

To be sure that you are not removing non-harmful files, use Computer Associates’s free scan of your system.

With secure.exe already on your system, the chances that different kinds of adware or spyware are still on your hard drive are pretty high.
Get a free scan of your system.