What is MagniPic.exe and how to remove it?

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MagniPic.exe - Updater by MagniPic

What is MagniPic.exe?

MagniPic.exe belongs to an application called MagniPic which allows you to magnify Facebook images just by hovering over them. I'm not quite sure whether it's a good application to have or not, maybe someone will find it very useful but there's definitely something everyone has to know before installing it. MagniPic.exe is detected as Adware or PUP by most antivirus programs, for example PUP.Adware.MagniPic. There are a few antivirus engines that flag this application as a Trojan horse because it collects browsing information and then sends it to remote servers without your knowledge and permission. Usually, Trojans do the same thing. When your computer is infected you will notice that words get underlined and hovering over them shows popup advertisements (see the image below). Very often, it comes bundled with PrivitizeVPN and other potentially unwanted applications. It may also cause all web browsers to freeze. Some users noticed that their PCs suddenly became noticeably slower after installing MagniPic. To conclude, it's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove MagniPic.exe from your computer and run a full system scan with recommended anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: MagniPic.exe
Publisher: MagniPic
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Premium\MagniPic\MagniPic.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\Premium\MagniPic\MagniPic.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Updater'

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What is eGdpSvc.exe and how to remove it?

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eGdpSvc.exe - System eSafe update service by eSafe Security Co., Ltd.

What is eGdpSvc.exe?

eGdpSvc.exe is a part of eSafe Security Control software. The file has a valid certificate issued to Banyan Tree Technology Limited by GlobalSign. eGdpSvc.exe runs as Windows service with extensive privileges which means that it may connect to remote servers and download additional files onto your computer in the background without your permission and knowledge. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Besides, most of the time, this application is bundled with adware and potentially unwanted software. It may install adware and browser hijackers on your computer, for example Qvo6. Since egdpsvc.exe runs as a background Windows service it may slow down your computer a bit. Even though, software name looks reliable, this application is potentially unwanted. I recommend you to remove eGdpSvc.exe from your computer. You should scan your computer with recommended anti-malware software as well.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: eGdpSvc.exe
Publisher: eSafe Security Co., Ltd
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\eSafe\eGdpSvc.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\eSafe\eGdpSvc.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'eSafeSvc'

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What is WajamUpdater.exe and how to remove it?

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WajamUpdater.exe - Auto-updater by Wajam.

What is WajamUpdater.exe?

WajamUpdater.exe is an auto-updater for Wajam social search engine. The process runs automatically every time Windows starts and checks for available software updates. At least 8 antivirus engines have detected malware in Wajam Browser Helper Object and WajamUpdater.exe. Usually, these files are detected as adware or PUP (PUP.Wajam, Win32/Wajam.A), some antivirus engines flag it as a Trojan but personally I think such classification is too strict. In my opinion Adware or PUP is enough. Very often Wajam comes bundled with other applications, Delta Toolbar, Search Protect by conduit to name a few. If you found WajamUpdater.exe running on your computer then there's a good chance that you've installed other adware or potentially unwanted programs on your computer. Most users decide to remove this software because it's either not useful and makes their computer run slower, display ads or causes other issues. It goes without saying, that this application is not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove WajamUpdater.exe and from your computer and run a full system scan with recommend anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: WajamUpdater.exe
Publisher: Wajam
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Wajam\Updater\WajamUpdater.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Wajam\Updater\WajamUpdater.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'WajamUpdater'

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What is WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe and how to remove it?

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WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe - WebCake.Desktop.Updater by WebCake LLC.

What is WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe?

WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe is a part of WebCake adware. This particular file runs automatically every time Windows starts. It stays active in the background and checks for software updates. Sometimes, you may find two or more WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe running in Task Manager. Even though, most antivirus products do not block this application, quite a few detect it as adware or PUP. Once installed, this adware may display advertisements and popups on your computer. It may collect information about your system and browsing habits. Later such information us typically used to display the most relevant advertisements on your PC. Very often, when users find this process running they also detect other adware or even malware on their computers. So, if you have it too, then there's a good chance that your computer is infected with malware as well. It goes without saying, that this applications not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe and from your computer and run a full system scan with recommend anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
Publisher: WebCake LLC
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\WebCake\WebCakeDesktop.Updater.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'WebCake.Desktop.Updater'

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What is MyPC Backup.exe and how to remove it?

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MyPC Backup.exe - Cloud backup software by MyPCBackup LTD.

What is MyPC Backup.exe?

MyPC Backup.exe is the main executable file of a small Desktop application called MyPC Backup. This application is created by MyPCBackup LTD and digitally signed by JDI BACKUP LIMITED. It allows you to backup all of your computer files to the cloud. So, it's basically, just another cloud storage service. MyPC Backup.exe isn't malicious but since it comes bundled with adware and PUPs, most users think it's malware. Besides, it displays rather annoying pop up notifications every few hours in the right hand lower corner reminding you that your files are not backed up (see the image below). "Reminder: Your computer is not backed up, Backup Your Files Online Today". MyPC Backup.exe runs automatically each time Windows starts. Needless to say, it's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Besides, if you are getting MyPCBackup.exe notifications then there's a good chance that your computer is infected with adware and potentially unwanted software. Especially, if you didn't install MyPCBackup yourself. It probably came bundled with adware. I recommend you to remove MyPC Backup.exe and from your computer and run a full system scan with recommend anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: MyPC Backup.exe
Publisher: MyPCBackup LTD
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\mypc backup\mypc backup.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\mypc backup\mypc backup.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'MyPC Backup'

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What is BrowserDefender.exe and how to remove it?

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BrowserDefender.exe - Application Manager by PerformerSoft LLC

What is BrowserDefender.exe?

BrowserDefender.exe is an application manager created by PerformerSoft LLC. It is typically bundled with adware and potentially unwanted software. As the name suggests, this application is designed to keep your web browser safe from default search engine and home page hijacking. It may also block any attempts to install additional extensions, even though all the preferences can be changed at any time. Some people may think it's a useful utility but it's not. While it blocks third party browser hijackers, this application manager also blocks Google or Bing search providers. In other words, you may not be able to change your default search engine or home page. As a matter of fact, most users who installed BrowserDefender.exe on their computer though it was an actual virus. What is more, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in this application. Besides, most PerformerSoft LLC products have some sort of spyware modules that may track your browsing habits. Needless to say, it's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove BrowserDefender.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: BrowserDefender.exe
Publisher: PerformerSoft LLC
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\BrowserDefender\2.6.1339.144\[custom]\BrowserDefender.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\BrowserDefender\2.6.1339.144\[custom]\BrowserDefender.exe
Startup file: HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BrowserDefendert

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What is Delta Chrome Toolbar and how to remove it?

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Delta Chrome Toolbar - by Babylon Ltd.

What is Delta Chrome Toolbar?

Delta Chrome Toolbar is a web browser add-on that usually comes bundled with third party software. Most users do not know where they got it, so it's not surprising at all that overall sentiment is bad. This web browser add-on not only tracks your browsing habits but also changes home page and default search engine provider to delta-search.com. Since it's an ad-supported product, it will display advertisements on your computer. Some ads might be misleading, for example, you may get an ad claiming that your computer is infected or has critical system errors. This is a typical scam designed to trick you into paying for fake Windows optimization software. Other ads might be inappropriate for kids or even embarrassing. More than 90% of users think that Delta Chrome Toolbar should be removed from the system. Besides, this toolbar takes up too much space in Google Chrome pushing the content down. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. I recommend you to remove Delta Chrome Toolbar from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: DeltaTB.exe
Publisher: Babylon Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\delta\delta\
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\delta\delta\
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'BrowserProtect'

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What is CltMngSvc.exe and how to remove it?

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cltmngsvc.exe - Search Protect by Conduit Ltd.

What is CltMngSvc.exe?

cltmngsvc.exe is a part of the Search Conduit browser hijacker. It runs as a Windows service called 'CltMngSvc' with extensive privileges. This service enables auto-updates of Search Protect by Conduit. It runs automatically every time Windows starts. cltmngsvc.exe and related components are designed to protect search.conduit.com from being replaced with competing search engines and web browser add-ons. There are at least seven different variants of this file and most of them are flagged and dangerous or potentially dangerous by multiple antivirus products. Search Conduit displays misleading and sometimes even offending ads on your computer which is why most users decide to get rid of it. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. What is more, cltmngsvc.exe comes along with adware and potentially unwanted programs that may collect certain information about your browsing habits and searches. Needless to say, I recommend you to remove cltmngsvc.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: cltmngsvc.exe
Publisher: Conduit Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\SearchProtect\bin\CltMngSvc.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\SearchProtect\bin\CltMngSvc.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'CltMngSvc'

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What is Search Assistant WebSearch 1.74 and how to remove it?

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Search Assistant WebSearch 1.74 - Search Assistant SProtector

What is Search Assistant WebSearch 1.74?

Search Assistant WebSearch 1.74 is adware developed by Search Assistant SProtector. The main module comes bundled with other malware. It installs a browser helper object which collects information about your browsing habits, including visited websites and search terms. Third-party advertising networks use this information to display relevant ads when browsing the internet. Please note that Search Assistant WebSearch 1.74 may display pop up ads and also inject ads into websites you visit. What is more, this adware may change your home page and default search engine. Some variants of this application may block any attempt to change your search engine. The main file sprotector.dll has been flagged as malicious by at least 14 antivirus products. Detection: Adware.BGuard.B, Worm.SProtector.Gen, ADW_SPROTECT, a variant of Win32/SProtector.A. I recommend you to remove Search Assistant WebSearch 1.74 from your computer and run a full system scan with recommended anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: sprotector.dll
Publisher: Search Assistant SProtector
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\websearch\sprotector.dll
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\websearch\sprotector.dll

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What is Search Protect by conduit and how to remove it?

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Search Protect by Conduit Ltd.

What is Search Protect by conduit?

Search Protect by conduit is a part of the Conduit browser hijacker which will change your home page and default search engine to search.conduit.com. It forces users to use Conduit Search and blocks setting reversions attempted by users who want to recover their settings after they are hijacked by this malicious browser hijacker. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. It may slow down your computer, especially when online. What is more, Conduit malware displays ads on infected computers and redirects users to misleading websites when searching directly through the address bar. Most of the time, it is side-installed with adware and potentially unwanted applications, for instance Optimum Installer. If you web browser has been hijacked then there's a good chance that your computer is infected with adware as well. I recommend you to remove Search Protect by conduit from your computer. Use recommend anti-malware software to remove related adware and PUPs.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: cltmng.exe
Publisher: Conduit Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\searchprotect\bin\cltmng.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\searchprotect\bin\cltmng.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'SearchProtect'

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What is IB Updater Service and how to remove it?

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IB Updater Service - by Perion Network Ltd.

What is IB Updater Service?

IB Updater Service (ExtensionUpdaterService.exe) automatically keeps software created by Perion Network Ltd. up to date. Incredibar, Sweetpacks, SmileBox, these are only a few applications that use IB Updater Service. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. It runs in the background and periodically checks for updates (connects to Perion servers) it may slow things down for a while or even use up to 100% of CPU. However, very often, these applications come bundled with adware (Adware.InstallBrain), not to mention that some Perion products are classified as adware or PUP as well, IB Updater keeps various adware applications updated as well. "IB Updater Service" may also show up when users try to uninstall Perion related software (see image below). As you can see there's a a captcha saying that you need to verify that you're human. IB Updater Servic explains that they want to make sure that you are a person and not an automated system. This is a very unusual practice. I recommend you to remove IB Updater Service from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
Publisher: Perion Network Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Updater By SweetPacks\ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Updater By SweetPacks\ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'IBUpdaterService' (Updater Service)

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What is Macromedia.exe and how to remove it?

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Macromedia.exe - CPU miner for Bitcoin

What is Macromedia.exe?

Macromedia.exe is a part of multi-threaded CPU miner for Bitcoin crypto-currency system. Very often this application is eating up 70% or even more of the CPU. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. If you knowingly installed this Bitcoin miner on your computer then there's probably nothing to worry about. Unless you downloaded a rogue Bitcoin miner from a shady website. Please note that genuine miner might be flagged as malware as well. Very often, scammers are using this application to earn quick bucks by monetizing botnets. They drop the main mining modules Macromedia.exe and shell.exe on infected computers and start mining. They usually set low mining speed, so that the Macromedia.exe*32 process only uses unused CPU cycles. Infected users quickly notice that their computers became very slow. This is a sign that your computer is infected and not only with RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner or PUP.BitCoinMiner but also with Trojan downloaders and spyware. I recommend you to remove Macromedia.exe from your computer and run a full system scan with recommended anti-malware software.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: Macromedia.exe
Publisher: Bitcoin miner
File Location Windows XP: %APPDATA%\WindowsLogonS\Macromedia.exe
File Location Windows 7: %APPDATA%\Roaming\WindowsLogonS\Macromedia.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Macromedia.exe'

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What is wrtc.exe and how to remove it?

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wrtc.exe - by Perion Network Ltd.

What is wrtc.exe?

wrtc.exe is a part of IncrediMail software, digitally signed by Perion Network Ltd. This application is detected as andware or potentally unwanted program by most antivirus products. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. For example, there might be multiple copies of wrtc.exe, even up to 20, each using up to 5% or more of processing capacity. Sometimes, you may see 100% cpu load because of this application. Needles to say, your computer will slow down at a noticeable rate. Furthermore, it may display pop-ups and ads while surfing the web. Some of them may be very annoying and intrusive or even inappropriate for kinds or not safe for work. wrtc.exe will also create a firewall exception which allows programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections. In other words, this application may download and install additional adware or even spyware on your computer without your knowledge and permission. I recommend you to remove wrtc.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: wrtc.exe
Publisher: Perion Network Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ARFC\wrtc.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ARFC\wrtc.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'IBUpdaterService' (Updater Service)

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What is DTUpdate.exe and how to remove it?

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DTUpdate.exe - DefaultTab Update Service by Search Results, LLC

What is DTUpdate.exe?

DTUpdate.exe is a part of DefaultTab application/web browser add-on, developed by company Search Results, LLC. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Once installed, it modifies your default search provider and may even change your home page. The worst part, however, is that DTUpdate.exe comes bundled with adware and toolbars that may monitor your search queries and browsing habits in order to send you targeted advertisements. Occasionally, it may redirect you to its partners websites full of ads and shady offers. This application runs automatically each time Windows starts. It creates a Windows service called DefaultTab Update Service which checks for DefaultTab updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found. Please note that it may download additional adware onto your computer. This application has been discovered being bundled with the InstallIQ download manager which is flagged by adware by most antivirus programs. So, even tough, technically it's not a virus, I recommend you to remove DTUpdate.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: DTUpdate.exe
Publisher: Search Results, LLC
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Application Data\DefaultTab\DefaultTab\dtupdate.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\DefaultTab\DefaultTab\dtupdate.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'DefaultTabUpdate'

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What is stij.exe and how to remove it?

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stij.exe - IBUpdaterService by Perion Network Ltd.

What is stij.exe?

stij.exe is digitally signed by Perion Network Ltd. which means that you probably installed one of their products, for instance MyStart by Incredibar or Incredimail. Even if you didn't, it might have come bundled with adware that drops this file on your computer during the installation process. Later this file may be used to download and install additional adware/spyware onto your computer without your knowledge and permission. The file runs automatically every time Windows starts. It even creates a separate Windows service. Needless to say, it's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. Not to mention annoying and intrusive ads. stij.exe may also cause your computer to lag out. Some antivirus products detect this application as InstallBrain adware, PUP.InstallBrain others simply flag it as generic Trojan horse. I recommend you to remove stij.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: stij.exe
Publisher: Perion Network Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\jmdp\stij.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\jmdp\stij.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'IBUpdaterService' (Updater Service)

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What is wscript.exe and how to remove it?

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wscript.exe - Windows-based script host by Microsoft

What is wscript.exe?

wscript.exe is a Windows service that allows you to execute VBScript files. Normally, it is not dangerous, but if a malicious script is downloaded and executed it will appear as if wscript.exe is the culprit, when it is really a separate .vbs file. Antivirus programs usually detect C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe as the culprit, however, it's not necessarily infected. It may be that your computer is infected with Worms and Trojans that attempt to execute malicious .vbs scripts. Most users, get these malware infections from SD cards, pen drives and of course infected websites. Malicious files may change Windows registry, establish connection to remove servers controlled by cyber crooks and download additional malware modules. Other issues: can't open Regedit, certain Windows options are missing, can't acces Contol Panel. Malware may also block anti-malware and Windows system utilities. You should not delete wscript.exe manually, many Windows services require it and our computer may not function properly if it cannot be found. But you should use recommend anti-malware software to remove wscript.exe related malware from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: wscript.exe
Publisher: Microsoft
File Location Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'Windows-based script host'

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What is minerd.exe and how to remove it?

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minerd.exe - CPU miner for Bitcoin

What is minerd.exe?

minerd.exe is a part of multi-threaded CPU miner for Bitcoin crypto-currency system. Very often this application causes CPU usage to go to 90% or even more. Needles to say it's not essential for Windows and may cause problems. If you knowingly installed this Bitcoin miner on your computer then there's nothing to worry about. Even if you antivirus says it's a trojan horse it's probably a false positive. However, cyber crooks and fraudsters are using this software to earn some extra money as well by monetizing botnets. They drop the main mining modules on infected computers and start mining. They usually set low mining speed, so that the minerd.exe process only uses unused CPU cycles. But others don't. Infected users quickly notice that their computers became very slow. This is a sign that your computer is infected and not only with RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner or PUP.BitCoinMiner but also with Trojan downloaders and spyware. I recommend you to remove minerd.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: minerd.exe
Publisher: Litecoin
File Location Windows XP: %APPDATA%\pooler-cpuminer\minerd.exe
File Location Windows 7: %APPDATA%\pooler-cpuminer\minerd.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'minerd.exe'

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What is wssetup.exe and how to remove it?

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wssetup.exe by Perion Network LTD

What is wssetup.exe?

wssetup.exe is the software installation package by Perion Network Ltd. It may install SweetIM, MyStart by Incredibar, Incredimail and a few other applications. It may be bundled with third-party applications as well. This application is not essential for Windows and may cause problems. You may get a Windows message that asks if you want to allow the file WSSetup.exe by Perion Network LTD to install every time you power up or restart your computer. The file is usually loaded from the TEMP folder which means that one of Perion products is already installed on your computer and wants to install additional software or some other applications dropped the installation package on your computer. Since most of the time Perion products come bundled with adware (AdWare.Win32.Gator by Kaspersky) or spyware I recommend you to remove wssetup.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: wssetup.exe
Publisher: Perion Network Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Local Settings\Temp\[random]\wssetup.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Local\temp\[random]\wssetup.exe
Startup file: %TEMP%

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What is dmwu.exe and how to remove it?

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dmwu.exe - IBUpdaterService by Perion Network Ltd.

What is Dmwu.exe?

dmwu.exe is a part of the Web Optimizer adware that may display advertisements on your computer. This applications may be also installed along with MyStart by Incredibar browser hijacker and other Perion products. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems, for example you met get a Windows message that dmwu.exe has encountered a problem and similar error pop-ups. Since this application periodically checks for updates it creates a Windows service named IBUpdaterService (Updater Service). Needles to say it runs automatically every time you start your computer. Some users say it slows their machines and even causes system errors. Furthermore, it may download and install additional adware/spyware onto your computer without your knowledge. Some antivirus products detect this application as InstallBrain adware, others simply flag it as generic Trojan horse. I recommend you to remove dmwu.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: dmwu.exe
Publisher: Perion Network Ltd.
File Location Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmwu.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dmwu.exe
Startup file: SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services 'IBUpdaterService' (Updater Service)

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What is BCHelper.exe and how to remove it?

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BCHelper.exe - Browser Companion by Blabbers Communications LTD

What is bchelper.exe?

DefaultTabSearch.exe is a part of the BrowserCompanion PUP/Adware. It's not essential for Windows and may cause problems, for example slow down your computer or displays the following error message at Windows startup "BCHelper.exe - system error". Very often this happens because sqlite3.dll is missing or corrupted. What is more, this program runs in the background and periodically checks for updates. It may display advertisements on your computer and download additional adware/spyware onto your computer without your knowledge. It may also collect information about the website you visit and things you like. Later this information may be used to deliver targeted ads to you while you surf the web. ESET, Trendmicro, Malwarebytes and some other anti-malware programs detect this program either as adware or Trojan generic. Usually, it's detected as Win32/BrowserCompanion.A or PUP.Blabbers. I recommend you to remove BCHelper.exe from your computer.

Security Rating: Potentially Dangerous

File name: BCHelper.exe
Publisher: Blabbers Communications LTD
File Location Windows XP: C:\Program Files\BrowserCompanion\bchelper.exe
File Location Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\BrowserCompanion\bchelper.exe
Startup file: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Browser companion helper'

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