Archive for February, 2009
Is Tgcmd.exe a Spyware?
Tgcmd.exe is a legitimate executable file that is associated with SupportSoft’s Online Support software. The process is a component of remote support and management tools. This program comes bundled with the Sony Support Software for the Sony Vaio. This program is also used in computers made by IBM and Toshiba to provide [...]
The tcsd_win32.exe process belongs to NTRU Cryptosystems. NTRU Cryptosystems is a vendor for cryptographic tools. Trusted Computing Platform (TCP) is one of their products. The full name for this executable file is NTRU Hybrid TSS v1.05 TCSD. This program is used for biometric fingerprint scanner software that is usually shipped with the Embassy Trust Suite [...]
Taskmgr.exe is the executables file for the Task Manager utility in Windows. When the Task Manager is called upon, the window shows all processes and programs currently running on the system. This program file also shows activity-based performance statistics.
Taskmgr.exe evaluates the processes running on the system using over 15 parameters. These include review graphs and [...]
The sndvol32.exe process is used to control volume settings of your Windows system. To access this file on Windows XP, open Control Panel, and select Sounds and Audio Devices. Next, go to and click the Advanced button in the Device volume section on the Volume tab in the Sounds and Audio Devices dialog box that [...]
Why is Sbmntr.exe Harmful to you Computer?
Sbmntr.exe is harmful to your computer. This excitable file is a Trojan that can severely compromise your security. Trojans are malware programs that pose as legitimate software. Often, these are downloaded on your computer without your knowledge. A cursory check will tell the user that the program is a [...]
RtHDVCpl.exe is a Control Panel applet that belongs to the Realtek Semiconductor High Definition Audio System driver.
File Information
By default, you can find the RtHDVCpl.exe file in the C:\Windows folder. Some of the common sizes of the file on Windows XP include 4,702,208; 3,784,704; 4,186,112; 4,390,912; 4,669,440; 4,444,160; 4,874,240; 5,369,856; 6,295,552; 4,423,680; 4,452,352; 4,317,184; 4,489,216; 4,227,072; [...]
Sdtrayapp.exe is the Spyware Doctor Tray application, which is a component of PC Tools’ Spyware Doctor software.
File Information
By default, this file is located in a subfolder of C:\Program Files. There are several known file sizes for sdtrayapp.exe on Windows XP. The most common size is 810,576 bytes. You may also find it in 1,063,752, 1,065,800, [...]
Qlbctrl.exe is a controller from the Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. This process belongs to the QuickLaunch program that comes with HP laptops.
File Information
You may find qlbctrl.exe in the C:\ProgramFiles\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\QlbCtrl.exe folder, by default. The most common size of the file on Windows XP is 159,744 bytes. You may also find the file in [...]
Pcscnsrv.exe is a process that belongs to Trend Micro Internet Security, more popularly known as PC-cillin 2007. This process is a real time spyware scanner.
Many users have experienced issues with PC-cillin 2007. This has confused many users who have upgraded to PC-cillin 2007 from the 2005 or 2006 versions. The earlier versions [...]
The pifsvc.exe process belongs to Norton LiveConnect, which is a part of the Norton LiveUpdate feature. This executable file may be found in the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe folder. In Windows XP, the file can be found in the following byte sizes: 517,768, 583,048, and 169,608 bytes.
Pifsvc.exe is used to deliver large updates and [...]
