i noticed in my process list something called synchost.exe,what is it and is it dangerous?if so how do i remove it? it makes my nervous,as i have been hijacked and completely shut down,with complete loss of all software,pics...everything! please someone advise before it's a do-over.
2006-07-21 16:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by nitehawk0660 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
oh!and spoolsv.exe
2006-07-21 16:53:41 · update #1
This is Ripjac Trojan. Delaying the removal of synchost.exe may cause serious harm to your system and will likely cause a number of problems, loss of data, loss of control or leaking private information.
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2006-07-21 16:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by PC Helper 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe synchost stands for Synchronize Host. I believe. If it is then It isn't anything bad, it is just a way for the computer to sync with external devices. Again I believe.
As said before, It may be a trojan. Go to Microsoft and look around. It might be important.
2006-07-21 16:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by ipndrmath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a virus/trojan program running...possibly a key stroke logger. Here's some info: http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/synchost/ Good luck...Reformat your HD or get some type of anti-spyware/antivirus...
2006-07-21 16:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by n00b_murder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its certainly a virus, download and try it : -
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2006-07-21 17:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spoolsv is your printer spooler.
2006-07-21 16:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by iammisc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋