What are executable files?

Question

If I found 2 new things in my spybot called Yazzle and Virtumonde executable files I hope it's ok I removed them-wondering now and should I run my virus scan after? What are those and where do they come from--I mean can you get them through just surfing for things? Thx!

Answer 1

An executable is also known as a 'Script' and to put it in simple terms it is basically a file that allows a program to be set up and run on your PC. They are often downloaded onto a computer whille surfing the web and can be used to install spyware, adware etc. Majorgeeks.com should have the tool to remove that junk.

Answer 2

an executable file have the extension .exe. It basically mean it a type of program. Some can not run unless you click it, some load into your msconfig file to start on boot-up.

I am getting information. You can search those typing the name and .exe for information.
Here Yazzle;
http://www.securitystronghold.com/gates/yazzle-tizzle.html

Here VirtuMode;
http://www.securitystronghold.com/gates/virtumonde.html
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-120914-4108-99&tabid=3

I not say these the best, just a quick search.

These look to be Adware. You can get them in many ways. The main thing is knowing what you got and how to remove it.

Answer 3

Let's do it right.

Executable files are those with a .exe extender, that's true.

But also when you click on the following, they can execute a program and affect your computer:

.bat
.com
.scr
.inf ( if clicked and installed )

It's a dirty world out there.

Sarge

Answer 4

applications. the file extention is .exe