1.The update.exe process belongs to the security program Spyware Doctor Internet Security , which allows to protect the computer against evil programs such as spies and Trojans.
If the file is from Spyware Doctor, it will be located at: C: \ Program Files \ Spyware Doctor \ update.exe
2.update.exe is also used by W97M.Exedrop, a malicious program that downloads other viruses and malware to the computer.
3.update.exe is also used by an advertising program , controlling the behavior of the computer user and sending such information to a server for analysis, therefore, it is a spy.It can also display advertising windows.
4.The update.exe file is also used by the FileHunter program for Win 95&98, a file search tool.
5.update.exe is related to the W32/Sdbot-OS and Adwar worm e.W32.BargainBuddy, dangerous for the computer.
Due to the danger of this file, it is recommended that you scan your entire computer with antivirus and antispy urgently.
In general , if the update.exe file is located in C: \ Windows \ system32 \ update.exe, it is a virus.
We have records of other processes that use the same file name:
• File: update.exe-Name: EasyTuneIV The task and update.exe file is the EasyTune 4 program for Gigabyte motherboards.
It usually starts with Windows under the name of EasyTuneIV and the command or update.exe file.
Tip: The user decides whether or not to start the EasyTuneIV task together with the system if necessary.
• File: Update.exe-Name: Update Service The Update.exe task and file is opened by programs developed by Teknum Systems "Handybits" such as EasyCrypto.
It usually starts with Windows under the name of Update Service and the command or File Update.exe.
Tip: Usually the Update Service process/program should be left at system startup.
• File: update.exe-Name: 5indo5s The task and file update.exe usually starts with Windows under the name of 5indo5s and the command or file update.exe.
Detected by the Dr.Web security program as the Trojan-type malicious program named Trojan.Siggen5.4494 and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as Malware.Trace.
Clarification: This program is opened from the Windows Start folder (Windows Starter) and the file is usually located in% AppData% \ Microsoft
More information: http://vms.drweb.com/virus/?i=2380073
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php#HOW_CAN_I_DISABLE_THEM_FROM_RUNNING_AT_START-UP.
Tip: The update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name : GoogleUpdate The task and file Update.exe is usually in Start with Windows under the name of GoogleUpdate and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security/McAfee security program as Downloader.a! bn3.
Clarification : It is NOT a valid Google process.
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx?key=986057.
Tip: The process/Update.exe program should NOT be started with the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name: HKCU The task and Update.exe file usually starts along with Windows under the name of HKCU and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security/McAfee security program as RDN/Generic.bfr! E and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the malicious program Backdoor type of name Backdoor.HMCPol.Gen
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx?key=1758726
Tip: The process/program Update.exe should NOT be started by the system.er a threat to system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name: HKCU The task and file Update.exe usually starts together with Windows under the name of HKCU and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security/McAfee security program as RDN/Generic Dropper and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the malicious (backdoor) program named Backdoor.HMCPol.Gen
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx?key=1693708
Tip: The Update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It may be a security threat to the system.
• File: Update.exe-Name: load The task and file Update.exe is usually started together with Windows under the name of load and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security/McAfee security program as RDN/Generic PWS.and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the malicious backdoor type program named Backdoor.Agent.DCE.
Clarification: This program modifies the Windows registry in the path HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows NT \ CurrentVersion \ Windows, in the "load" value to include the malicious program "Update.exe" (which is located in the% AppData% \ folder Xana)
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/Virusinfo/Virusprofile.aspx?key=7513367
Tip: The process/program Update.exe should NOT be started next to the system.It can be a love Naza to system security.
• File: update.exe-Name: mbamgui The task and update.exe file is usually started together with Windows under the name of mbamgui and the command or file update.exe.
Detected by the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware security program as the Trojan-type malicious program named Trojan.Agent.MNRE.
Clarification: it is not the legitimate MBAM file and is located in% Appdata% \ [folder]
Tip: The update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It can be a threat to system security.
• File : update.exe-Name: MouseDrv The task and update.exe file is usually started together with Windows under the name of MouseDrv and the command or file update.exe.
Detected by the Trend Micro security program as the malicious or malware program of the worm type named WORM_ZOTOB.N
More information: http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/threat-encyclopedia/archive/malware/WORM_ZOTOB.N.
Tip: The process/prog update.exe branch should NOT be started by the system.It can be a threat to system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name: NetWire The task and Update.exe file usually starts together with Windows under the NetWire name and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware security program as the malicious backdoor type program named Backdoor.Agent.NTW.Locate% AppData% \ Install
Tip: The Update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File: update.exe-Name: System Updater The task and update.exe file is usually started together with Windows under the name of System Updater and the command or file update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security security program/McAfee as RDN/Generic.bfr! Ez and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the Trojan-type malicious program named Trojan.Agent.Gen
More information: htt p://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx? key=3861049
Tip: The process/update.exe program should NOT be started with the system.It can be a security threat to the system.
• File: update.exe-Name: system.exe The task and update.exe file is usually started together with Windows under the name of system.exe and the command or file update.exe.
Detected by the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware security program as the malicious backdoor type program named Backdoor.Bot.The file is located in% UserTemp%
Tip: The process/The update.exe program must NOT be started with the system.It can be a threat to the system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name: Update The task and file Update.exe usually starts together with Windows under the name of Update and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security/McAfee security program as RDN/Generic.dx and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the malicious trojan of n Name Trojan.Agent.Gen.The file is located in% AppData%
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx?key=4938074
Tip: The Update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name: Update.exe The task and file Update.exe usually starts with Windows under the name of Update.exe and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel security program Security/McAfee as Generic.dx and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the Trojan-type malicious program named Trojan.Agent.The file is located in% AppData% \ ss
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx?key=727545
Tip: The Update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File: Update.exe-Name: Update.exe The task and file Update.exe usually starts together with Windows under the name of Update.exe and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Intel Security/McAfee security program as Generic BackDoor! 1fq.The file is located in% AppData% \ WindownUpdate
More information: http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusProfile.aspx? Key=841381.
Tip: The Update.exe process/program should NOT be started by the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File : Update.exe-Name: Update.exe The task and file Update.exe su Start with Windows under the name of Update.exe and the command or file Update.exe.
Detected by the Kaspersky security program as the Trojan-type malicious program named Trojan.Win32.ShipUp.nt and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the Trojan-type malicious program named Trojan.Agent.I.The file is located in% AppData% \ WinUpdate
More information: http://old.securelist.com/en/descriptions/Trojan.Win32.ShipUp.nt
Tip: The Update.exe process/program should NOT be started with the system.It can be a threat to system security.
• File: update.exe-Name: Windows Update The task and file update.exe usually starts together with Windows under the name of Windows Update and the command or file update.exe.
Detected by the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware security program as the malicious backdoor type program named Backdoor.Agent.UPDGen.The file is located in% LocalAppData% \ Microsoft
Tip: The process/pr ogram update.exe should NOT be started with the system.It may be a threat to system security.
• File: update.exe-Name: WithSearch The task and file update.exe is detected by the program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as PUP.Optional.WithSearch.The file is located in% ProgramFiles% \ WithSearch.
It may have been installed together with another program without even noticing, if this is the case, It is suggested to delete it.
It usually starts with Windows under the name of WithSearch and the command or file update.exe.
Tip: The user decides whether or not to let the WithSearch task start along with the system if necessary.
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