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Eabservr.exe

The eabservr.exe file is the application process for the Quick Launch Buttons by HP (formerly Compaq). File name: Eabservr.exe Application: Quick Launch Buttons Publisher: HP File scan: Click here to...

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Exe.exe

The exe.exe file is known as VXD Filter and users have claimed this file to be malware. Some malware developers have named files with a double .exe extension (filename.exe.exe). If these files are...

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Hidserv.exe

The hidserv.exe file is responsible for supporting multimedia devices connected via USB. Disabling this file is not recommended as it may result in the inability to perform certain functions. File...

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Khooker.exe

The khooker.exe file is responsible for various keyboard compatibility functions, including the SiS products. File name: Khooker.exe Application: VGA Keyboard Daemon Publisher: Silicon Integrated...

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Prism3d.exe

The prism3d.exe file is associated with the video game 18 Wheels of Steel Convoy. Many people notice this error when playing the video game and it prevents proper gameplay. File name: Prism3d.exe...

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Ravmon.exe

The ravmon.exe file is possibly associated with malware. Based on where the file originates (where it’s found on your machine), will determine the severity of the issue and whether or not the file...

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Spupdsvc.exe

The spupdsvc.exe file is a process file known as Update RunOnce Service. The file is associated with Windows Service Pack Installer. The program does not have a visible icon in the taskbar. The...

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Svchost.exe

The svchost.exe process is required for shared service processes that run on Windows machines. By sharing processes, the total consumption of resources required for running these processes can be...

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Csrss.exe

While some users claim csrss.exe to be a malicious file, by default it is a secure system file. However, if the operating system has been infected, this is a common file to be attacked due to the...

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Dwm.exe

The dwm.exe process is responsible for a variety of window manager functions within newer versions of Microsoft Windows (Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8). The primary functions it provides are the ability...

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Ccsvchst.exe

Installed with Norton, ccsvchst.exe is a Symantec Service Framework file. The primary purpose of this file is to properly display the graphical elements of various Norton products. When this file...

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Rundll32.exe

The rundll32.exe file runs and distributes various DLL libraries within the memory of the file system. This process is considered a command line application and runs the core functions within the file...

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Msmpeng.exe

The msmpeng.exe file is a key process within Windows Defender. Windows Defender is a built-in program on Microsoft Windows and provides basic spyware, malware, and virus protection on a variety of...

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Ntoskrnl.exe

The ntoskrnl.exe file is directly associated with Microsoft Windows NT. In abbreviated fashion, the file name represents “Windows NT operating system kernel”. It can also be defined as a kernel image....

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Wmiprvse.exe

The wmiprvse.exe process is also referred to as Windows Management Instrumentation. The primary function of this process and file is to provide detailed information and visuals about controls and...

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Explorer.exe

The explorer.exe process is a critical system process on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The process itself is responsible for Windows Explorer which allows users on the computer to browse...

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Wuauclt.exe

The wuauclt.exe file is responsible for the Windows Update AutoUpdate Client. It automatically scans for new updates and can even download and install updates if those settings are enabled on your...

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Jucheck.exe

The jucheck.exe process is responsible for Java Update. The process itself allows for Java to perform automatic updates on your system if you have them enabled. The process can scan for updates,...

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Mrt.exe

The mrt.exe process is a Microsoft file and it executes the Malicious Software Removal Tool. This is a trusted and verified file by Microsoft. The application itself allows you to check your computer...

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Lsass.exe

The lsass.exe process is included with Microsoft Windows and works to enforce the security policy on your system. It is responsible for verification when a user logs in, their password, and also access...

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