Re: explorer.exe..???

From: PA Bear (PABearMVP_at_gmail.com)
Date: 06/28/05


Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:21:46 -0400

Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
   http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to
use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
**Post your files to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**

-- 
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
RobLee wrote:
> hi all
> i just noticed in my  task manager explorer.exe is using 21,660k of 
> memory.
> is there any chance it is connecting to the internet for some reason, i 
> read
> that this process can be a virus in disguise. is there any way i can check
> exactly what this is doing?  thank you. 


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