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cap2swk.exe Properties and Information

By Cancel Spyware at 30 July, 2010, 12:25 pm

File Name: cap2swk.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: cap2swk
Associated Process: Canon Advanced Printing Printer Status Window
Status: Not Spyware

cap2swk.exe is associated with Canon Advanced Printing Printer Status Window, and is not known to be harmful to your hard drive.

Malware and viruses can infect your hard drive very easily, even if you only surf the internet. The fact that this file is not a virus doesn’t mean your hard drive is not infected.

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pcs_agnt.exe Process Info

By Cancel Spyware at 30 July, 2010, 12:23 pm

File Name: pcs_agnt.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pcs_agnt
Associated Process: Always Resident PComm Process
Status: Possible Spyware

pcs_agnt.exe, and it’s process, Always Resident PComm Process, have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not.
If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with pcs_agnt.exe.

Malware and viruses and other evil programs can live in your hard drive, completely undetected.

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Is aspi_me.exe Spyware or a Virus?

By Cancel Spyware at 30 July, 2010, 12:01 pm

File Name: aspi_me.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: aspi_me
Associated Process: Adaptec ASPI Driver
Status: Not AdWare

aspi_me.exe is known to be part of a process called Adaptec ASPI Driver, and these have been confirmed as safe.

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

This free system scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with rogue files.

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Is taskdrv32.exe Spyware or a Virus?

By Cancel Spyware at 30 July, 2010, 11:21 am

File Name: taskdrv32.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: taskdrv32
Associated Process: Trojan.W32.KELVIR
Status: Confirmed Malware

taskdrv32.exe is a known adware utility.
This process must be deleted from your computer immediately to prevent damage and protect the security of your computer.

taskdrv32 has been linked to the malware Trojan.W32.KELVIR, 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.

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With taskdrv32.exe already on your computer, there is a good chance that more virus is lurking.
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Is admunch.exe Spyware or a Virus?

By Cancel Spyware at 30 July, 2010, 10:50 am

File Name: admunch.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: admunch
Associated Process: Ad-Muncher
Status: Not Spyware

admunch.exe is known to be part of a process called Ad-Muncher, and these have been confirmed as safe.

Spyware and adware 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.

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fpn16100.exe Properties and Information

By Cancel Spyware at 30 July, 2010, 10:33 am

File Name: fpn16100.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: fpn16100
Associated Process: 2nd Thought Spyware
Status: Confirmed Virus

fpn16100.exe has links to adware and malware.
Backup your computer and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your computer to be certain.

fpn16100 and 2nd Thought Spyware can cause major problems with the security of your computer, and need to be scanned and removed.
Since malware and essential files can have the same names, it is important that you backup your computer before deleting files indiscriminately.

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With fpn16100.exe already on your computer, there is a good chance that more malware is lurking.
Scanning your computer for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.

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What is apd123.exe?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 July, 2010, 11:08 pm

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

It’s fairly certain that apd123.exe is spyware, a harmful file, or a virus of some type.
Backup your PC and remove this file, or perform a free scan of your PC to be certain.

apd123 and it’s associated process, Adware.W32.PacerD, are known to be a type of adware.
Before making any changes to your PC, you should backup your files, or create a Windows system restore point, so you don’t lose any essential data.

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Since apd123.exe is running on your PC, you’ll probably find more harmful file if you do an extensive search.
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What is winole.exe?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 July, 2010, 10:57 pm

File Name: winole.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: winole
Associated Process: W32/SDBOT WORM Component
Status: Confirmed Spyware

Chances are good that winole.exe is viruses or malware.
It’s possible that your hard drive’s security is being compromised by this program. It is essential that you scan your computer as soon as possible to avoid any further damage.

W32/SDBOT WORM Component is a type of malware, and winole is linked to it.
Adware and viruses often masquerade as non-harmful files, so backing up your hard drive before removing files is a very good idea.

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

Since winole.exe has been discovered on your hard drive, there is a good chance that more virus is lurking.
The best way to avoid problems with adware and other types of adware is to scan your hard drive for free and get rid of all the unimportant files right now.

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What is kodakimg.exe?

By Cancel Spyware at 29 July, 2010, 10:27 pm

File Name: kodakimg.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: kodakimg
Associated Process: Kodak Imaging
Status: Not Virus

kodakimg.exe is not spyware or a virus. This file, and Kodak Imaging are known to be important files.

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

Using this free hard drive scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with malware and adware.

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pokapoka Properties and Information

By Cancel Spyware at 29 July, 2010, 10:16 pm

File Name: pokapoka
File Type: File
Also Known As: pokapoka
Associated Process: EliteBar Adware
Status: Confirmed AdWare

Has pokapoka been found on your PC? If so, it’s very important that you fix the issue as soon as possible.
Backup your PC and delete this file, or perform a free scan of your PC to be certain.

EliteBar Adware is a type of malware, and pokapoka is linked to it.
Adware and malware often masquerade as important files, so backing up your PC before removing files is a very good idea.

To be sure that you are not removing important files, use Computer Associates’s free scan of your PC.

Since pokapoka is active on your PC, the chances that additional malware or adware are still on your system are pretty high.
Using this free PC scanning toolis a good way to avoid any future problems with adware and malware.

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