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This file has been identified as a program that is undesirable to have running on your computer. This consists of programs that are misleading, harmful, or undesirable.
If the description states that it is a piece of malware, you should immediately run an antivirus and antispyware program. If that does not help, feel free to ask us for assistance in the forums.
This infection is identified as Trojan.Win32.Stervis.b. It is usually bundled with nail.exe, a Abetterinternet adware variant. It is notoriously difficult to remove and is usually bundled with other malware that are hard to remove as well. One method that we have found that is able to remove this infection and the other malware that are bundled with it is the ewido security suite which you can download and try for free.
File Location:
%WinDir%
Startup Type:
This startup entry is installed as a Windows NT, 2000, 2003, XP, or Vista service.
It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they
are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. BleepingComputer.com will not
be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them
listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that
are currently running - not necessarily at startup.
Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because
it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or
the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't
appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If
in doubt, don't do anything.
Disclaimer
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