Archive for May, 2010
Is vpngui.exe Spyware or a Virus?
By Cancel Spyware at 30 May, 2010, 4:02 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: vpngui
Associated Process: Cisco VPN Client
Status: Not Spyware
vpngui.exe has been determined to be an important process, and should not be disabled or removed.
Adware and malware sometimes have the same name as legitimate files, so it is a good idea to scan your computer to be sure.
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Read More >>Is rundll16.exe Spyware or a Virus?
By Cancel Spyware at 30 May, 2010, 2:40 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: rundll16
Associated Process: Trojan.W32.Nyxem
Status: Confirmed AdWare
Has rundll16.exe been found on your hard drive? If so, it’s very important that you run a computer scan as soon as possible.
The best course of action is to remove this file, after backing up your hard drive, and scanning for more adware.
rundll16 and Trojan.W32.Nyxem can cause major problems with the security of your hard drive, and need to be scanned and removed.
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.
To be sure that you are not removing essential files, use Computer Associates’s free scan of your hard drive.
If rundll16.exe is running on your hard drive, there is a good chance that there are different kinds of spyware lurking.
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Is pokapoka72.exe Spyware or a Virus?
By Cancel Spyware at 30 May, 2010, 1:40 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pokapoka72
Associated Process: EliteBar Adware
Status: Confirmed Spyware
pokapoka72.exe is probably viruses or spyware.
This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your hard drive. Removing these files as soon as possible is very important.
EliteBar Adware is a type of malware, and pokapoka72 is linked to it.
Viruses and malware often masquerade as essential files, so backing up your hard drive before removing files is a very good idea.
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With pokapoka72.exe already on your hard drive, there is a good chance that there are different types of adware lurking.
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Process Information for msgloop.exe
By Cancel Spyware at 30 May, 2010, 1:10 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: msgloop
Associated Process: Crystal Msgloop
Status: Not AdWare
msgloop.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Crystal Msgloop are known to be important files.
Spyware and viruses sometimes use the same name as important files, so it is a good idea to scan your PC to be sure.
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 bad files right now.
Read More >>dtloader.exe Process Info
By Cancel Spyware at 30 May, 2010, 12:43 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dtloader
Associated Process: Downloader.W32.IstBar
Status: Confirmed Spyware
There is a very good chance that dtloader.exe is spyware or adware.
The appropriate action is to remove this file, after backing up your PC, and scanning for more viruses.
Downloader.W32.IstBar is a type of malware, and dtloader is linked to it.
Since viruses and essential 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 rogue files is to use Computer Associates’s free scan of your PC.
If dtloader.exe is active on your PC, you’ll probably see more malware if you do a good search.
This free PC scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with rogue files.
lnwin.exe Properties and Information
By Cancel Spyware at 30 May, 2010, 12:22 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: lnwin
Status: Possible Malware
It is not known which process lnwin.exe is part of, and we are unsure if this process is spyware, or some other type of harmful program, or if it could be harmful to your hard drive.
Has lnwin.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 a virus or a harmful file could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
You can avoid future problems with spyware and viruses by using this free hard drive scanning tool.
Read More >>acprfmgrsvc.exe Properties and Information
By Cancel Spyware at 29 May, 2010, 11:25 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: acprfmgrsvc
Associated Process: Ac Profile Manager Service
Status: Not Virus
acprfmgrsvc.exe is known to be part of a process called Ac Profile Manager Service, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Malware and adware sometimes use the same filename as non-harmful 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.
Read More >>intmon.exe Process Info
By Cancel Spyware at 29 May, 2010, 11:21 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: intmon
Associated Process: Puper-D Trojan
Status: Confirmed Malware
intmon.exe is known to be a type of adware.
It’s possible that your PC’s security is being compromised by this program. It’s very important that you scan your computer right away to avoid any further damage.
intmon and it’s associated process, Puper-D Trojan, are known to be a type of malware.
Since malware and essential files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your PC before deleting files indiscriminately.
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If intmon.exe has been on your PC, there is a good chance that there are different types of adware lurking.
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Is ccpwdsvc.exe Spyware or a Virus?
By Cancel Spyware at 29 May, 2010, 9:41 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: ccpwdsvc
Associated Process: Common Client Password Validation
Status: Not AdWare
ccpwdsvc.exe is not spyware or malware. This file, and Common Client Password Validation are known to be legitimate files.
Viruses and malware can infect your computer very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not a harmful file doesn’t mean your computer is not infected.
You can avoid future problems with viruses and malware by using this free computer scanning tool.
Read More >>Process Information for launchephd.exe
By Cancel Spyware at 29 May, 2010, 8:51 pm
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: launchephd
Associated Process: LaunchEPHD MFC Application
Status: Possible Virus
It is known that launchephd.exe is part of a process called LaunchEPHD MFC Application, but we are unsure if this process is adware or a harmful file, and could be harmful to your computer.
If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with launchephd.exe.
You may have a virus or a form of malware on your computer, and be completely unaware.
Scanning your computer for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
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