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Startup Entry
This entry is classified as malware, spyware, adware, or other potentially unwanted software.
If the description states that it is malware, you should immediately run a trusted anti-virus and anti-spyware tool.
If the description states that it is malware, you should immediately run a trusted anti-virus and anti-spyware tool.
Item Details
| Name: | Host Process |
| Filename: | svchost.exe |
| Description: | Added by the BKDR_IRCBOT.AGF Backdoor Trojan. Located in %userprofile%\svchost.exe (on Windows Vista) or %windir%\fonts (on Windows XP or 2000) Use SDFix under supervision. This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe file. Read the link, allows remote access |
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This is a Startup entry, not a running process - although it may be visible in Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL) if it continues running after startup. Before ending a process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it is listed as an "X", please check whether it's actually set to start using MSCONFIG or another tool.
Some bad startup entries use the same names as common Windows processes, and it may be difficult to distinguish between them in Task Manager. If in doubt, seek advice before doing anything.
Some bad startup entries use the same names as common Windows processes, and it may be difficult to distinguish between them in Task Manager. If in doubt, seek advice before doing anything.