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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: | prutqct |
| Filename: | prutqct.exe |
| Description: | "Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: routinely uses alternative file names like pr dtect.exe, pr tcct.exe and so forth! |
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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.