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| Subject: | Re: strange software > winsupdater.exe |
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| Date: | Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:18:22 -0600 |
Hi, Though there is little (or no) info on the file, I would bet my last dollar that it's a virus or other malware file. Here's why: 1) No info on the file through Google or webferret searches. If it was legit, there would be info. Especially at Microsoft's site. 2) It shouldn't be in the Registry at startup locations. 3) It probably has a recent creation date, since it was recently placed on your machine. I would delete it in the Registry and in any folders. Best Regards, Dave Mikesch |---------+----------------------------> | | SDA | | | <sda-cr@racsa.co.| | | cr> | | | Sent by: | | | sda-cr@racsa.co.c| | | r | | | | | | | | | 03/15/2005 02:39 | | | PM | | | | |---------+---------------------------->
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Hi: We are looking at an abnormal program named "winsupdater.exe" and we are having trouble installing antispyware software on the infected computers, and the antivirus is not detecting the malware. We were able to disable it manual trough regedit, were it leaves a key entry in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run named "Microsoft Window Updater", but anyone knows if this is a new virus or spyware? Esteban Lara Director de IT Soluciones Digitales de Almacenamiento S.A. The information transmitted is intended only for the person(s)or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged material. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient(s) is not intended in any way to waive privilege or confidentiality. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. For Translation: http://www.baxter.com/email_disclaimer
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