Viruses\spyware\adware\Things to harm Your Computer?

Question

Are any of these processes Harmful or bad to my computer?
ADService.exe
AdskScSrv.exe
ADUserMon.exe
ALG.exe
AluScheduler.exe
AppServices.exe
BitLord.exe
CSRSS.EXE
CTFMON.EXE
GBPoll.exe
GBTray.exe
hkcmd.exe
hpqgalry.exe
hpqtra08.exe
hpwuSchd2.exe
iexplore.exe
igfxpers.exe
IntelMEM.exe
iPodService.exe
iTunesHelper.exe
jusched.exe
LSASS.EXE
MDM.EXE
mmtask.exe
retadpu1000272.exe
SERVICES.EXE
smax4pnp.exe
smgr.exe
SMSS.EXE
spoolsv.exe
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
SVCHOST.EXE
swdoctor.exe
System
System Idle Process
TASKMGR.EXE
tfswctrl.exe
WINLOGON.EXE
WORDPAD.EXE
spool32.exe

Answer 1

wow. you've got 3d studio don't you? you should post some pics of your 3ds work.
I bet your system is a little slow huh? you've got a lot of stuff running!

retadpu1000272.exe is a trojan

its strange to me how some of the processes are capitalized.
Mine aren't.


get spybot, install it, update it, then use it to scan, oh and then be sure to choose fix selected problems when its done scanning. also allow spybot to run on start up. that way it'll destroy the malware before it has a chance to load into memory.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

Answer 2

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Answer 3

To make sure for certain that these aren't viruses/spyware, do a scan with your availible anti virus/anti spyware program. If any of these comes up in the scan (as a virus or malware infection) get rid of them. Most of these are just basic system things that should stay on your computer (i.e. Wordpad, iPod service, iTunes helper, etc.). If you don't have any anti virus/anti spy programs, get a security suite from Norton, McAffee, or PC Tools.

Good luck!

Answer 4

It's a bug on Google's end, not ours. All we can do wait is patiently wait until they get the matter resolved. For now, if you must use Google, just copy and paste the url on the the bottom of the link you want to use. Or just use another search engine. I gotta tell you, it scared me too. But I relaxed once I realized this couldn't possibly be true. Every single site, minor or major, business or personal, is all malware? It would take a lot of organization and way more than one person to make that happen all at the same time.

Answer 5

I have the feeling this is a sadist malicious by a prankster for "bragging rights" (SEE kiidie scripts) post by someone who well knows of "same name threats" meaning that there is well known malware that intentionally uses the same file name as the legitimate Windows Operating System Operating System components.

DO NOT DARE DELETE ANYTHING ON HIS/HER LIST WITHOUT CONSULTING AN ADVANCED USER... OR ANY PROFESSIONALS. - - - IF YOU DO YOU WILL RENDER THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM COMPLELTELY INOPERABLE - - - THE ONLY CHANCE OF RESTORING YOUR COMPUTER WILL BE EXPENSIVE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAMS AND A SKILLED PC REPAIR SHOP. ....

THIS CONCERNS THESE WINDOWS PROCESSES::::

SMSS.EXE
spoolsv.exe
SVCHOST.EXE
swdoctor.exe
System
System Idle Process
TASKMGR.EXE
WINLOGON.EXE
WORDPAD.EXE
spool32.exe
LSASS.EXE
MORE....


USE THESE PROCESS SEARCH ENGINES FOR ANYTHING IN QUESTION:

FILE PROCESS SEARCH:

WinTasks Process Library
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/
In the recesses of your computer, 20-30 invisible processes run silently in the background. Some hog system resources, turning your PC into a sluggish computer. Worse yet, other useless processes harbour spyware and Trojans - violating your privacy and giving hackers free reign on your computer. WinTasks Process Library is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know the exact purpose of every single process. The categories available online are: * Top Security Risks * Top System Processes * Top Applications* Other Processes.

BleepingComputer.com (Start Up Processes)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/

File Research Center - Free File and Process Information
http://www.fileresearchcenter.com/
The File Research Center provides a free scanning service to identify what is running on your computer. We also provide free information about safe and unsafe files, processes, services, spyware, adware, malware, trojans, and other programs that may be on your computer.

ProcessLibrary.com - Search
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/

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Answer 6

There are numorous sites that list startup programs and running processes, what program they belong to, what are necessary, and whether they're malware (or used by malware) or not. Just do a Google search of the particular process ("spool32.exe" for example) and you'll come up with them.

Answer 7

First: Uninstall any programs listed in "step 1"
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html

Install Update for Windows XP (KB906569)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9689F6E9-ADED-44B8-BBBB-BEAE1B4A4BC9&displaylang=en
Updates MSconfig

Run PCPitstop "full tests" and "running programs" in the results it will designate programs that can be disabled to improve computer performance. Run MSconfig and uncheck any program "that can be disabled to improve computer performance"
http://www.pcpitstop.com/

Also install and run
Startup Optimizer 1.6
http://www.download.com/Startup-Optimizer/3000-2086_4-10529547.html?tag=lst-3-8
Startup Optimizer inspects programs loading at Windows startup and keeps your PC running faster, cleaner, and error-free. With a program database, Startup Optimizer provides useful information for known programs. You can remove harmful programs like spyware, virus, diallers, make your system healthier and maintain a higher degree of privacy. Startup Optimizer removes junk and obsolete programs, frees up RAM and increases your system performance.


How to use MSCONFIG
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/

Using MSCONFIG to reduce background programs at startup
http://alri.org/step2/usingmsconfig.htm

TASK LIST PROGRAMS A-Z
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
http://www.castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.pcreview.co.uk/startup/

Answer 8

Why are you having trouble with your computer?
Than follow the advice some guys wrote down here!

Answer 9

iexplore, Intelmem, iPod service, iTunesHelper, svchost, system, system idle process, taskmgr, and wordpad and spool32 are good.
not sure about the rest. They probably are good, but they could get infected
even the ones i said above could be infected

Answer 10

iexplore.exe is horrid for your computer , Use firefox :P