2-files.com Archives: June 2007
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cfd.exe
Cfd.exe is the executable file for troubleshooting software from Motive Communications. Its main function is to enable your broadband provider to offer easy installation and ongoing services to your computer. While it is generally considered to be a rogue process, some specialists insist that in some cases, it may be legitimate. Cfd.exe is generally [...]
posted 29 June 2007 @ 3:31 by admin
VirusHeal – all you need to know
VirusHeal is a rogue antispyware application, almost identical clone of earlier version SpyHeal and spywarequake. First spread was seen via fake Codec. So be aware that by installing unknown codec to your PC, may result infection with various corrupt antispyware tools as Virusheal.
Virusheal removal info – 2-spyware published removal info
General info on VirusHeal – general [...]
27 June 2007 » read »
SpyLocked – all you need to know
SpyLocked is a dangerous corrupt anti-spyware parasite that is one of the variations of SpyCrush and VirusBurst. Usually, SpyLocked infects user systems with the help of malicious trojans. Immediately after the infection, SpyLocked will start displaying fake and exaggerated system security warning messages and will try to scare the user into buying its full version.
SpyLocked [...]
27 June 2007 » read »
lsass.exe
Lsass.exe is short for Local Security Authority Service. This system process is essential for the Microsoft Windows operating system, and is in fact one of the most important processes on your computer regarding security. Too bad it gets hacked quite often.
The default location of lsass.exe is C:\Windows\System32\ and should not be moved anywhere else. If [...]
posted 27 June 2007 @ 7:06 by admin
Msmsgs.exe
Msmsgs.exe is a legitimate Microsoft Windows process. It is an executable for the MSN Messenger, which is a built-in chat, file sharing and conference tool for the Windows OS. This process may be terminated at will, as it’s not an essential part of the operating system. It is located at C:\Program Files\Messenger by default.
In fact, [...]
27 June 2007 » read »
smss.exe
Smss.exe (short for System Manager Sub-System) is an important Microsoft Windows process, which is responsible for coordinating your system’s sessions. the main function for smss.exe is to set the main system variables and launch the Win32 (Csrss.exe) and Winlogon processes.
This is a legitimate and essential Windows OS component, and should not be terminated, as it [...]
27 June 2007 » read »
mwsbar.dll
Mwsbar.dll is the main dynamic link library of the “My Web Search Bar” software, which includes various freeware programs that are claimed to be useful for browsing. Although mostly harmless, mwsbar.dll is recognized as adware by most anit-spyware tools. If it was your intention to install software by “My Web Search Bar”, there is no [...]
posted 26 June 2007 @ 9:49 by admin
SpyCrush – all you need to know
SpyCrush is a corrupt antispyware tool. Its is a direct clone of older rogue tools Spylocked and VirusBurst. These names are used to deceive users.  Earlier version look like Virusburst, newer version looks like Spylocked. Spy Crush as most rogue tools displays alert message and pushes user to purchase the fake product.
Main Files responsible for Alert [...]
26 June 2007 » read »
taskmgr.exe
Taskmgr.exe (short for Task Manager) is a Microsoft Windows system filethat displays all the processes that are currently running on your computer, along with their names and CPU usage percentage. You can open the task manager by pressing ctrl+alt+del to check your system for strange processes and/or their processor usage.
Taskmgr.exe is usually located [...]
26 June 2007 » read »
svchost.exe
Svchost.exe is one of the most important processes in the Microsoft Windows OS that checks registry entries in on your system and executes various DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files. This process is part of the system and should not be terminated while the PC is on. Usually, you will see several svchost.exe processes running in [...]