This forum requires Javascript to be enabled for posting content
Log In
Please consider registering
Guest
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Min search length: 3 characters / Max search length: 84 characters
Register Lost password?
Desktop.exe
carbonterry2
356 Posts
(Offline)
1
February 22, 2011 - 5:06 am

Yesterday I rebooted my XP Pro SP3 machine. After my desktop had loaded but before my programs that are on auto load started a window asking for permission for Desktop.exe (From Microsoft) to load.
The only problem is none of my programs (Skype, etc) can load until I tell it yes/no.
That is a big problem.
Any thoughts?

Jim Hillier
2700 Posts
(Offline)
2
February 22, 2011 - 7:03 am

Hey CT - This is almost certainly malware, it's a nasty little beggar too...very difficult to get rid of completely.

A quick Google search using the term "desktop.exe" will render plenty of hits.

Strongly suggest you immediately run full/thorough scans with any resident security software and also with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware too.

Also suggest you work in Safe Mode as much as possible to help try and minimise any damage/spread. Also stay off the net as much as you can and connect only when absolutely necessary, until such times as you get rid this malware.

Cheers....Jim

Chad Johnson
867 Posts
(Offline)
3
February 22, 2011 - 10:13 am

and if you haven't already, back up!!!

On the off chance your Windows install gets thoroughly trashed, you'll want some form of data recovery available. Keep your backups separate from anything else on your network until it's been thoroughly scrubbed as well.

--Zig

carbonterry2
356 Posts
(Offline)
4
February 23, 2011 - 4:55 am

Scanned and cleaned....all seems to be working well.
I will do a rescan in Safe Mode.

Forum Timezone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
All RSSShow Stats
Administrators:
Jim Hillier
Richard Pedersen
David Hartsock
Moderators:
Carol Bratt
dandl
Jason Shuffield
Jim Canfield
Terry Hollett
Stuart Berg
John Durso
Top Posters:
Chad Johnson: 867
Mindblower: 664
carbonterry2: 356
Flying Dutchman: 278
grr: 211
Newest Members:
JudeLandry
benjaminlouis680309
drogers97439
travishead60
Gohighlevelsnapshots
Forum Stats:
Groups: 8
Forums: 20
Topics: 1941
Posts: 13516

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 11
Members: 3177
Moderators: 7
Admins: 3
Most Users Ever Online: 2303
Currently Online:
Guest(s) 36
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Exit mobile version

WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER?

Get great content like this delivered to your inbox!

It's free, convenient, and delivered right to your inbox! We do not spam and we will not share your address. Period!