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Archive for May, 2010
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: zangotbinstaller.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: zangotbinstaller
Associated Process: 180Solutions Zango
Status: Confirmed Virus
zangotbinstaller.exe has links to adware and viruses.
This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your machine. Removing these files immediately is very important.
zangotbinstaller and it’s associated process, 180Solutions Zango, are known to be a type of spyware.
Adware and viruses often masquerade as essential files, so backing up your machine before removing files is a very good idea.
A good way to ensure that you only remove rogue files is to use Computer Associates’s free scan of your machine.
Since zangotbinstaller.exe was on your machine, there is a good chance that there are other types of malware lurking.
Get a free scan of your machine.
Posted in Malware, AdWare, Harmful Files, Virus, Spyware | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: wt35w0g1.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: wt35w0g1
Associated Process: Adtomi Spyware
Status: Confirmed AdWare
wt35w0g1.exe is a known adware utility.
This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your computer. Deleting these files as soon as possible is very important.
wt35w0g1 and Adtomi Spyware can cause major problems with the security of your computer, and need to be scanned and deleted.
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 essential data.
A good way to ensure that you only remove virus files is to use Computer Associates’s free scan of your computer.
Since wt35w0g1.exe is active on your computer, there is a good chance that there are different kinds of adware lurking.
You can avoid future problems with spyware and viruses by using this free computer scanning tool.
Posted in Malware, Virus, Spyware | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: dp-him.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: dp-him
Associated Process: Adware.W32.DealHelper
Status: Confirmed Virus
dp-him.exe has links to adware and malware.
This file, and possibly others, are running in the background on your system. Deleting these files quickly is very important.
dp-him and Adware.W32.DealHelper can cause major problems with the security of your system, and need to be scanned and removed.
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.
A good way to ensure that you only remove harmful files is to use Computer Associates’s free scan of your system.
Since dp-him.exe has been on your system, you’ll probably discover more malware if you do a good search.
Scanning your system for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
Posted in Malware, AdWare, Harmful Files, Virus, Spyware | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: swgvpnclient.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: swgvpnclient
Associated Process: SonicWALL Global VPN Client
Status: Possible Malware
swgvpnclient.exe, and it’s process, SonicWALL Global VPN Client, have not been tested thoroughly enough yet to state definitely if they are harmful or not.
Do you know what swgvpnclient.exe is or what it does? If so, please post a comment and let everyone know if this file is harmful or not.
Spyware and viruses can infect your computer very easily, even if you only surf the internet.
Scanning your computer for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
Posted in Potentially AdWare, Potential Malware, Potentially Harmful Files, Possible Spyware, Possible Virus | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: picasamediadetector.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: picasamediadetector
Associated Process: Picasa Picture Management Module
Status: Not Virus
picasamediadetector.exe is associated with Picasa Picture Management Module, and is not known to be harmful to your machine.
Viruses and malware sometimes use the same filename as essential files, so it is a good idea to scan your machine to be sure.
This free machine scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with unimportant files.
Posted in Not a Virus, Not Spyware, Safe Files, Do Not Delete, Important File | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: pstores.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: pstores
Associated Process: Protected Storage Service
Status: Not AdWare
pstores.exe is associated with Protected Storage Service, and is not known to be harmful to your machine.
Adware and spyware sometimes use the same name as important files, so it is a good idea to scan your machine to be sure.
This free machine scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with unimportant files.
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: vaserv.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: vaserv
Associated Process: VAIO Action Setup
Status: Not Virus
vaserv.exe is known to be part of a process called VAIO Action Setup, and these have been confirmed as safe.
Still, if you use the internet, there is always a chance that spyware or malware could be on your hard drive without you knowing it.
This free hard drive scan is probably the best way to make sure you don’t experience future issues with bad files.
Posted in Not a Virus, Not Spyware, Safe Files, Do Not Delete, Important File | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: issimsvc.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: issimsvc
Associated Process: ISSI EZUpdate Service
Status: Possible Virus
It is known that issimsvc.exe is part of a process called ISSI EZUpdate Service, but we are unsure if this process is adware or malware, and could be harmful to your system.
Has issimsvc.exe been found or your system? 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 adware or malware could be on your system without you knowing it.
Get a free scan of your system.
Posted in Potentially AdWare, Potential Malware, Possible Spyware | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: hxiul.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: hxiul
Associated Process: Hxiul
Status: Confirmed AdWare
hxiul.exe has links to adware and malware.
Please delete this process from your PC as soon as possible.
hxiul and Hxiul can cause major problems with the security of your PC, and need to be scanned and removed.
Since adware and essential files can have the same names, it is essential that you backup your PC before deleting files indiscriminately.
This free scan of your PC will help you to not delete any essential programs.
If hxiul.exe was discovered on your PC, there’s probably more spyware or viruses you haven’t discovered.
Scanning your PC for free is the best way to avoid major problems in the future.
Posted in Malware, AdWare, Harmful Files, Virus, Spyware | No Comments »
Monday, May 31st, 2010
File Name: ffolder.exe
File Type: EXE File
Also Known As: ffolder
Status: Possible AdWare
ffolder.exe is associated with an unknown process, and it is unknown whether this process contains any harmful properties.
If you are familiar with this file or process, please post a comment with your experience with ffolder.exe.
You may have a adware or a form of spyware on your computer, and be completely unaware.
Get a free scan of your computer.
Posted in Potentially AdWare, Potential Malware, Potentially Harmful Files, Possible Spyware, Possible Virus | No Comments »
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