also does anyone know if msiexec.exe bad?
2006-08-02 13:57:04 · 8 answers · asked by iversonfan3 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You have to have your antivirus program check on it for viruses. In other words, instead of scanning your entire computer, you set your antivirus program to scan just that file or folder.
2006-08-02 13:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by webnut58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Msiexec.exe belongs to the "Windows Installer Component" and is used to install new programs that use Windows Installer package files (MSI).
This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
~ The best protection you have against viruses, is to have an anti-virus program .... keep it updated and run a scan with it, on a weekly basis.
If you need one, there are two excellant free ones to pick from:
Avast
http://www.avast.com/
AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
FYI -
You can assess several online databases of known viruses, if you want to check a file that you feel seems suspicious.
Here's one:
Symantec
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/threatexplorer/threats.jsp
2006-08-02 14:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Msiexec.exe is the Windows Installer Service. It can be potentially infected. I recommend you use an antivirus software such as Norton or McAffee to scan your filesystem
2006-08-02 14:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great tool to use is free McAfee SiteAdvisor. If you are downloading programs or doing searches, it will tell you if what you are looking at could be potentially harmful or if you would be receiving a lot of spam if you entered your email address.
If you have heard of Kim Komando, you will know she recommends this highly. It is one little icon that sits in your tool bar. When doing searchers, there will be a little red, green or yellow button behind each search to let you know if it is a good site or one to steer clear from.
2006-08-02 14:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by landpro42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
msiexec.exe is not a virus, it's a process for windows NT/2000/XP
2006-08-02 14:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Nickel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok usually the size of the file will tell you. never open a file thats exe. if youre downloading a file. if it is measured in kb instead of mb leave it alone. msiexe. is a microsoft internet explorer file. you need it.
2006-08-02 14:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download site advisor.It will give a green for safe..yellow for caution..red for dangerous.
2006-08-02 14:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go to download.com get a free anti virus and scan it then it will tell you k
2006-08-02 14:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by kirbyrenegade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋