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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.
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Name: | Advanced Antispyware Solution |
Filename: | [random].exe |
Description: | Identified as Advanced Antispyware Solution, a fake anti-malware application. These so-called "rogues" use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have been compromised. More information at Malwarebytes Located in %ALLUSERSAPPDATA%\[random] Both the executable file name and the folder name are random characters |
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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.